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Author: Chris P
Date: 2008-04-28 17:12
Did anyone else see that funny metal thingy pictured at the top of the page where the ads are?
It's gone now (and I can't find it for want of looking), but looked like some kind of pneumatic device (cylindrical with rounded ends) that fits onto a high pressure air line, all in stainless steel or polished aluminium.
If you know exactly what I mean, and know what it does, post a link as it looked fascinating.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
Independent Woodwind Repairer
Single and Double Reed Specialist
Oboes, Clarinets and Saxes
NOT A MEMBER OF N.A.M.I.R.
The opinions I express are my own.
Post Edited (2008-04-28 17:12)
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Author: Alseg
Date: 2008-04-28 17:47
UFO*
Only look at it if you are wearing your metal foil helmet.
Actually, it is a reverse engineered Bonade ligature with pneumatic hold-down mechanism.
http://www.abovetopsecret.com/pages/area51.html
*Unidentified Funny Object
Former creator of CUSTOM CLARINET TUNING BARRELS by DR. ALLAN SEGAL
-Where the Sound Matters Most(tm)-
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2008-04-28 19:02
I definitely saw it! I may be nuts, but my eyesight is still good.
Do UFOs exist online as well?
Come on, you lot. I'm not the only one who's had a close encounter on here! Please tell me I wasn't just seeing things, even if it was cigar-shaped and made of metal (and it wasn't an Uebel 'New Metal' flute either - even though they do exist).
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
Independent Woodwind Repairer
Single and Double Reed Specialist
Oboes, Clarinets and Saxes
NOT A MEMBER OF N.A.M.I.R.
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: tictactux ★2017
Date: 2008-04-28 21:10
That's google's advertising intelligence - it sometimes links "reeds" with "reed relays" or "reed valves" which have not much in common with woodwinds.
You'll see that every so often on pages with ambiguous contents.
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Ben
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Author: Alseg
Date: 2008-04-29 19:29
Tux said "That's google's advertising intelligence - it sometimes links "reeds" with "reed relays" or "reed valves" which have not much in common with woodwinds."
That is why right now there is a small link type ad for Jimmy BUFFET (sic) at the top of the screen. For real!!
Former creator of CUSTOM CLARINET TUNING BARRELS by DR. ALLAN SEGAL
-Where the Sound Matters Most(tm)-
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Author: stevesklar
Date: 2008-04-29 19:32
Chris,
are you talking about the top section wtih the misc advertisements such as:
Clarinet C Clarinet
Save on Clarinet C Clarinet. 5,000+ Orchestral Instruments.
Shopzilla.com/Clarinets
Stainless Steel Sheets
Polished, Textured & Brushed Great Selection. Ships Next Day!
www.QuickShipMetals.com
Welded Bar Grating
Large Inventory, Price Guarantee Call today 800-200-3047
www.bargrating.com
Precision Metal Blanking
Close-Tolerance Blanking Services. Aluminum & Steel Toll Processing.
www.McEverMetalProces
or the bigger banner that this site actually puts up ??
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2008-04-29 19:48
Yeah, it was right at the very top where the four ads normally are, but we get these in the UK:
Courtney and Walker Ltd.
Leblanc Clarinet Specialists Friendly advice, Large Stocks
www.courtneyandwalker.co.uk
Flex-Chain Conveyors
Plastic slat chain in extruded aluminiun or stainless steel beams.
www.monk-conveyors.com
Play Clarinet
with Emma Johnson 5 free lessons. Full course £29.99
www.icanplayit.com
Stainless Steel Cleats
Variety of marine grade stainless steel cleats.
www.juststainless.co.uk
Just noticed the last one on your list mentions steel as well!
Whatever it was, it was pictured connected to a high pressure air hose (or maybe a hydraulic line) with a threaded connector. Looked like a miniature domestic propane tank (which will be familiar to any US and Canadian residents).
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
Independent Woodwind Repairer
Single and Double Reed Specialist
Oboes, Clarinets and Saxes
NOT A MEMBER OF N.A.M.I.R.
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: stevensfo
Date: 2008-04-29 20:48
-- "UFO*
Only look at it if you are wearing your metal foil helmet.
Actually, it is a reverse engineered Bonade ligature with pneumatic hold-down mechanism.
http://www.abovetopsecret.com/pages/area51.html " --
Oh wow! Area 51. That's the top secret military base where someone once inadvertently invented a spyplane with perfect camouflage.
Apparently, they're still trying to find it!
:-)
Steve
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