Plastic action parts

[Richard Brekne]

I think we can pretty well safely say that whatever skepticism we should 
have towards ABS plastic parts in pianos should have to do with issues 
other then the longevity of the parts.  I cant say I've run into a 
Kawaii with actions problems that had anything to do with ABS plastic... 
but maybe I will someday.

That said... I still dont see the need. Wood works great, and personally 
I prefer the use of wood where wood has traditionally been used. I dont 
like pressed board fall boards or sides either.  Call me old fashioned :)

Cheers
RicB

Don wrote:

>Hi David,
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>ABS plastic is made in a different manner not using the copolymerization of
>the others. Lifespan is extremely long. After the iron in the metal plate
>has rusted away the action will still be there intact.
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>At 02:13 PM 12/19/04 -0800, you wrote:
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>>Don,
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>>Since wood parts are lasting into the 100+ years, I see no problem with a
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>little skepticism about ABS parts.
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>>David I.
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