Function of the rim

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<<    I do know that a quarter-sawn piece of mature, long-leaf pine will 
> last as
>long as hardwood if used in a dance floor, (personal experience).
>regards,
>Ed Foote RPT

Ron asks: 
But how does it sound? >>

Um,  well, I couldn't make out the words to "Louie Louie", but it did sound 
pretty good.  
 
Ed Foote RPT 
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