The Kawai Millenium III action has composite flanges and wooden shanks: http://www.kawai.co.jp/skawai/images/action2_1.jpg --Cy-- ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sarah Fox" <sarah@graphic-fusion.com> To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2005 9:55 PM Subject: Re: VERDIGRIS IS COPPER CORROSION > What I was actually thinking was that bamboo shanks could be cemented into > some sort of synthetic action part, consisting of the flange, the base of > the shank, and the knuckle. Yes, I know that presents other problems (or > not), but it might be a more intelligent use of materials. Dunno... > Seems > worth a try. ;-)
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