This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment Hi Rob, Yes I am considering that, But may use it for a gate decoration. I have = not removed it yet. Joe Goss imatunr@srvinet.com www.mothergoosetools.com ----- Original Message -----=20 From: Rob Goodale=20 To: Pianotech=20 Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2003 12:34 PM Subject: Re: parting out You may want to consider removing the aluminum plate for recycling. = There is a lot of material there and it could be worth considerable = money. I recycle the aluminum scraps from PianoDisc installations, = (left over material after cutting the rails, unused trapwork levers, = etc). Every Christmas I take the pile to California with me when I = visit family, (California pays a little more per pound because of their = aggressive recycling programs). I always get between $70-$80 dollars. = Enough for a very nice evening out or a new power tool for the shop. = With the substantial amount of aluminum that is used in the plate you = may walk away with a nice check in your hand. Besides, you get to = temporarily experience that touchy-feely, save the earth, liberal, tree = hugging, green peace-like sensation you get after recycling. Rob Goodale, RPT Las Vegas, NV Hi all, The other day I decided to part out a winter spinet with a cast = aluminium plate. The piano case, strings, bridges were all in horrible = shape, but the action parts were all in great shape. So needing = replacement parts for other pianos as well as a few replacement hammers = I decided to disassemble the action. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/b4/2d/55/d0/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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