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    Anodizing 6061 Or 6063 Al For Maximun Abrasion Resistance

    i checked out the Calphalon pans --- the hard coat anodize exteriors on the professional line felt pretty good, but the nonstick interior cooking surfaces felt a little grainy...
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    Anodizing 6061 Or 6063 Al For Maximun Abrasion Resistance

    hi TVP, i dont have HV numbers for the strings, but strings come in different alloys -- usually either some kind of nickel alloy or sometimes stainless steel. I don't use the steel ones for the very reason you mention, but nickel doesnt seem to be a problem. I'm open to other metals - the...
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    Anodizing 6061 Or 6063 Al For Maximun Abrasion Resistance

    thank you unclesyd, thats a very helpful link.... seems quite promising. still wondering what the sound is like and whether any further eopxy or PU topcoating is necessary. ill email them...
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    Anodizing 6061 Or 6063 Al For Maximun Abrasion Resistance

    hi MintJulep, many thanks for your response!... ill go looking at those high end pots, definitely. while im not opposed to that approach, I think I need to research any possible tonal implications. The neck contributes a surprising amount of tonal quality to a guitar, so how Teflon would...
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    Anodizing 6061 Or 6063 Al For Maximun Abrasion Resistance

    Hi everyone, Some extensive (and sometimes conflciting) research on the net has led me to this forum, where I've been reading and digesting more info over the past day or so. I'm hoping I can prevail on some of the expertise here (kenvlach still around?). I found the thread342-137386...

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