I can't let these comments go by without saying, "I'ts a wonder you can't
here us laughing from here in Australia "  :-)

  It's good to see that humour still prevails, even in text format.

  Good onya! Rick......

> I'm not as expert on these matters as are some of the other list-ers, so
> could somebody clarify if the AMPICO stack pictured on the photo page
> (http://mmd.foxtail.com/Pictures) is the upper-stack or the lower-stack?
> And also, if you please, how do you tell the difference?

> Also; I hesitate to add this, because I fear it will open up an old can
> of worms, but it was my impression, that the AMPICO factory used only
> hot-hide glue in the construction of their stacks.  To my eye, the AMPICO
> stack in the photo appears to be authentic, yet held together by some
> other kind of cement.

> [ Editor's Note:
> [
> [ I'm betting its Portland Cement with a filler material not
> [ previously discussed here.  I'm told Portland Cement is
> [ more heat resistant than hide glue...
> [
> [ Jody

   And Jody I think you you would probably be right here.

Regards

Michael