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In a message dated 10/26/03 12:27:52 PM, pianobuilders@olynet.com writes:<BR=
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read all about them. In larger sizes they are also used in the occasional ri=
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Our actuators are hose-shaped not cylindrical, and some of the OEM stuff we =
get is built as a one-off for one of the big three auto manuf. and not avail=
able elsewhere, so it can be branded firestone but not listed. I'm sure othe=
r companies make hose-type for general sale. It probably works best to have =
large surface area in contact with the board. BTW I had the hardest time con=
vincing Ingersoll-Rand that I had an air impact of theirs with an odd=
-sized nose, turns out it too was made for GM only. Had to scrounge for nose=
adapters. Del, have you built your occasional rim press for veneering ? or =
full-fledged rim replacement ? <BR>
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