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<DIV><SPAN class=228345609-31102008><FONT face=Arial size=2>If it is to be
welded, there is still an issue as to what is repair and what needs
conserving.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=228345609-31102008><FONT face=Arial size=2>Should sound bow
wear be filled?</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=228345609-31102008><FONT face=Arial size=2>If so there will be
some change of tone and pitch.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=228345609-31102008><FONT face=Arial size=2>Should mining damage
associated with crown staple removal be filled and the crown accurately re
drilled?</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=228345609-31102008>I believe technically it is possible to
replace the cannons, if it is possible to obtain the information necessary to
make a decent replica.</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=228345609-31102008>Its been noted the casting has some flaws,
should areas of holes or porosity be cut out and built back?</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=228345609-31102008><FONT face=Arial size=2>Should it be
slightly re tuned?</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=228345609-31102008><FONT face=Arial size=2>Its a bell
presumably has a full tonal analysis, as it has an exact frequency
quoted.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=228345609-31102008><FONT face=Arial size=2>I would guess a
tuning expert would be able to say where a few extra mm of metal could be added
during the welding to make tuning give a much better
outcome.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=228345609-31102008><FONT face=Arial size=2>It could well be
that the area where more metal would be desirable is where previous tuning
attempts have been made, making addition a restoration rather than an
improvement. 'Would it matter if the tuning had been attempted by the founder or
many years later?</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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