[ATM] finishes and sky-rock

[hermit at outofoptions.org (Ken Lowther)]

There was a guy at the ALPO convention this year that was an expert in that
field.  Check their site for the convention notes and you should find his name.

Ken

Quoting Ina Ron Lippard Renaissance Reproductions <renrepro@surfglobal.net>:

>
>
>     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
>
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