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Re: BULLAMANKA-PINHEADS Digest - 20 Jun 2005 to 21 Jun 2005 (#2005-131)
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Gabriel Orgrease <[log in to unmask]>
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The listserv which takes flossing seriously! <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 22 Jun 2005 09:30:05 -0400
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drew wrote:

> Someone, a few years ago, argued that instead of all of this washing
> of limestone the proper restoration would be to hone it smooth and let
> it weather again. What would be sacrificed 1/16 of an inch??

Drew,

Not sure about limestone but there are some good arguments for honing w/
sandstone as reducing the exposed surface area. Mr. Torrence is the man
to talk to about this. I can also tell you who NOT to talk to.

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