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NormanD wrote: ↑

Sat Mar 30, 2024 7:15 am

Interesting article. I know that had to be very tedious to collect all the data.

Thanks... the things I do for TT ...

sounds about right...

if I ever start a blank company, it's going to be called "Heresay Blanks"

4g63power wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 29, 2024 8:13 am

My guess is they probably got split up and got sold.

That would make sense I guess.. the mysterious dealings in the world of rod blanks

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Hogsticker2 wrote: ↑

Wed Mar 27, 2024 5:24 pm

Yep, I'm aware as to how blanks are made. Just not sure what you're referring to as machinery - the press itself? The original press used for the OG Helium, graphite layup, blank materials?

That's what I said.. the press.. that's the only machinery involved. Layup and material is not machinery.

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