Just a little bit about the monster Luds. These shells and hardware are in almost perfect condition. Even the un-pretty cortex is amazing after clean up. And the condition of the wood and edges, everything make me wish I could keep them, but they are too big for us at the moment.

And wow, what a BIG sound!

OK, what you will notice about photo 3 is a screw gun and steel wool with a tension rod sticking out of it. I use the screw gun/steel wool/mineral oil to quickly clean, polish and lube my t-rods all in a flash. I use this method for all screws that are going to be re-used as it leaves them ready to install, and if they have to come back out in 5 or 9 years, they won't likely have corrosion build up on them. And the mineral oil cuts thru most dirt, oils/greases, rust, you name it. And the rods and screws come out in good to shiny condition, ready for use.

Photo 4 is a teaser for the new owner, awaiting a box and the word on where to send them.