I now pronounce you Knabe Mingonette (Plastic parts replacement)

[gordon stelter]

Tom, I merely wanted advice on preventing additional
oxidation, as this tends to mess up the flange screw
threads and decrease the longevity of these quality
instruments.
     Thump

--- Tom Driscoll <tomtuner@comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
>  gordon stelter
> Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2003 6:21 PM
> To: Pianotech
> Subject: Re: I now pronounce you Knabe Mingonette
> (Plastic parts
> replacement)
> 
> A lot of Aeolian-American pianos from the late 40's
> and into the 50's used this obnoxious,
> "Proto-Plastic". Too bad, too, as the pianos
> themselves are excellent instruments. IMHO
>      Yes, replacement wooden parts can be had from
> your normal suppliers, of the correct dimensions.
>     I would, though, like some advice on
> preserving/treating the solid aluminum action rails
> that some of these pianos have, for longevity and
> serviceability.
>      Anyone???
>      Thump
> 
> 	My Dear Fellow,
> 	 
> 	 Why would you feel the need to preserve aluminum?
> To my
> experience longevity and serviceability are inherent
> in the material.
> 	Is the powdery white stuff I've seen on its surface
> carcinogenic- hallucinogenic-and Bio-chemically
> resistant to the
> autoclaving process?
> 	Curious mind seeking knowledge.
> 	Tom Driscoll
> 
> 
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