Re: [ATM] Patterns of Testing: how we are messing up the hobby

[Daniel Fundo <fundo@bellsouth.net>]

<<  Wood sucks as a material for focault testers.  It
flexes, sucks up moisture, and doesn't always do what
I want it to do. >>

Kevin,  Exactly how long is it taking you to do a foucault test??? <G>

Unless you are testing in the rain with wood pieces that aren't sealed,
I doubt that the wooden components of a tester would change enough in a
few minutes to affect your results.

The problems that I hear about wood are all due to folks not finishing
it properly or attempting to overstep its natural limits.  There is a
400+ year old clock in Germany, made ENTIRELY of wood, and it still
keeps accurate time.

I won't argue that "some" metal and "some" plastics make a better
tester, but not everyone can work those materials (safely).  In any
case, it all comes down to the accuracy and craftsmanship you are
willing to put into your work!

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Dan F.
Secretary/MAS
Memphis, TN
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