Bridge Pins, was Bridge Capping Materials: Ebony?

[Ron Nossaman]

> Titanium probably does resist grooving better that what is 
> usually used for bridge pins. 

I find a Vickers hardness of 60 for titanium, and 98 for mild steel. 
Why would titanium "probably" resist grooving better when it's a 
softer material?


> I've thought about stainless, is it 
> harder than what we usually use?  Any other improvements to consider?

Go here.
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Ron N