I think Old Ivory is that harvested before the US ban of importing, and the New ivory is that exported from anywyhere after the US said "no". I'm still unclear on old pianos with old ivory.  Why they can't get imported is really silly, but I've heard it happening. I think Roger Gable had to do a whole keyboard restoration because it had old ivory to go to Canada years and years ago.  True, Roger.?  Help out with this, please.  I think you know the best import/export rules. Thanks, Pau <table width=100%> <tr valign=top> <td>From: <td>"Carlos Ralon" <ceralon@comcast.net> <tr valign=top> <td>To: <td><pianotech@ptg.org> <tr valign=top> <td>Date: <td>11/18/2011 02:32 PM <tr valign=top> <td>Subject: <td>Re: [pianotech] nomenclature</table> <hr noshade> I've head the term "old Ivory" and "new Ivory"  Can some one explain the difference? Taken from Dead elephants, or live animals? or what? Carlos Ralon     ----- Original Message ----- From: <a href=mailto:reggaepass@aol.com>Alan Eder</a> To: <a href=mailto:pianotech@ptg.org>pianotech@ptg.org</a> Sent: Friday, November 18, 2011 1:13 PM Subject: Re: [pianotech] nomenclature "Piano Parts and Their Functions" by Merle Mason ae -----Original Message----- From: johnparham <<a href=mailto:johnparham@piano88.com>johnparham@piano88.com</a>> To: joegarrett <<a href=mailto:joegarrett@earthlink.net>joegarrett@earthlink.net</a>>; pianotech <<a href=mailto:pianotech@ptg.org>pianotech@ptg.org</a>> Sent: Fri, Nov 18, 2011 5:06 am Subject: Re: [pianotech] nomenclature Joe, I did a search for "Mason's Book" and did not find it. If that is not the name I need to search for, what is the official title? -John Parham > -------- Original Message -------- > Subject: Re: [pianotech] nomenclature > From: "Joseph Garrett" <<a href=mailto:joegarrett@earthlink.net>joegarrett@earthlink.net</a>> > Date: Tue, November 15, 2011 9:32 pm > To: "pianotech" <<a href=mailto:pianotech@ptg.org>pianotech@ptg.org</a>> > > > Our nomenclature to others, outside of our small community, is like trying > to talk to a Medical Doctor. They have their nomenclature and we have ours. > Both are complicated, but with a definate purpose...to specify and > enlighten our peers. And, in my opinion, to confuse the hell out of he rest > of the world..<G> > Mason's Book should be a required read for ALL aspiring techs, imho. No > Exceptions!<G> A yearly "review" should also be a requirement, just to keep > the 'flow'.<G> > Best, > Joe > > > Joe Garrett, R.P.T. > Captain of the Tool Police > Squares R I