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Author: Willie
Date: 1999-09-25 05:00
I think what you're refering to as pot metal is an alloy called zamak in the automotive & boat trade. It was used alot for hood ornaments and grill peices during the 40s & 50s. It is still used today for cheapo cleats and fittings on small boats. When chromed it looks nice but it has no strenth or flexabilty and would be a very poor choice metal to use on keys or levers such as found on wood winds. This stuff so lousy it ought to be banned for anything.
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rita |
1999-09-23 17:30 |
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paul |
1999-09-23 19:56 |
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Dee |
1999-09-24 04:21 |
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Don Berger |
1999-09-24 18:26 |
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Willie |
1999-09-25 05:00 |
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Don Berger |
1999-09-25 18:01 |
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rita |
1999-09-26 01:52 |
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