Joe,
Sounds really cool --but weren't you the guy that went into the Teres thing with a $2k limit in mind :) Red coconut palm sounds like a real interesting wood, have never seen any.
I am only teasin' with you 'cause I know what it's like! AA opened a "tape forum' and damn if it didn't get me to thinking about adding a reel to reel back into the system ~! Well I just HAD to buy one that I have wanted for years... it's on the way!
I have some really great copper alternatives as far as copper sheet goes, it is lexan based and it is really neat stuff... if you are interested in info let me know.
In order to not let this thread get way off course, my Disc Doctor brushes showed up Saturday!! I love them!!! and the RRL products are sooo good I used the rest of the VPI fluid to make cocktails with a splash of lp9 and a twist :)
Happy Listening everyone!