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[ATM] finishes and sky-rock





    I have 2 things to bring to you tonite. Firstly,you have made me think 
a bit to
the days when I worked for P.E.C. We made equipment for Eastman Kodak.
Among our triumphs were the VCNA,(video Color Negative Anaylizer) that 
could produce the perfect image for photo-finishing.We also made a similar 
machine for cinematography.Got an Academy Award for it.I learned how to 
finish alum sheet metal there. Basically,you get a scotch-brite pad,(green) 
and attach it to an old orbital sander.Sprinkle on some kerosene and 
'sand'.The result is a beautiful dull sheen that hides a multiple of 
sins.When I was doing boat-work in Fla. we used bronze wool instead of 
steel wool.When the bronze began to tarnish,it's color would blend into 
almost any wood.
Now the sky rock. I met a man some time ago who showed me a 'flake' that 
weighed in at 20lbs.It rang like a bell when I hammered it. He then showed 
me the parent rock.About the size of a VW this thing looks like its surface 
had been melted.I'am no stranger to rocks,and this baby looks like no other 
rock from this neighborhood.The mamma runs in the 2,000lb range.I will be 
getting the flake in the near future,and need to know how to field test 
this thing before any announcement,(or not) happens. Should it be the real 
deal,I'd like some of you to hike up here and get in on the fun.The owner 
is not the type to look for a condo in Monaco,in finders fees.He just wants 
it identified and placed in a museum somewhere.Any ideas will be helpful.
regards, Ron