| The Birth of an Insulator
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| by Mark Lauckner
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The way that insulators are conceived and born often result in unique
characteristics that us collectors like, (not like us collectors). From my
experience making approximately 1000 old threadless-shaped commemorative
insulator paperweights, I have witnessed all of the little problems that
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| Mac's Believe It Or Not!
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| by John McDougald
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CD 103 - A Solid Pony
I've always been a little bit partial to the CD 103. It is a solidly built
insulator, combining the best features of CD 101 (the deep wire groove) and CD
104 (the flared skirt). In spite of the fact that it was manufactured by two
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| Wood You Believe?
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The story behind this month's cover photograph began when I received an
e-mail and attached photo in January from Mark Reutebuch regarding an
interesting wooden insulator model about which he wanted information. I
suggested that Elton Gish be contacted regarding patent information and that
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| Porcelain Insulator News
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| by Elton Gish
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I had a wonderful time at the Enumclaw show this past May with Mt. Rainier
looking spectacular Saturday under clear skies. This was Vi Brown's last
sponsorship of the 30-year show which she and her husband, Andy, have made a
long tradition. I heard that someone has volunteered to sponsor the show next
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