Alan, Do you have a left hand upcut bit? That's what I've heard is best and I've never tried one. (I'm not "up" on the different kinds of bits.) I've only used a straight bit and I go SLOW. It works, but chips if you go even a little too fast. Jim -----Original Message----- From: caut-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of Alan McCoy Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2005 12:11 PM To: College and University Technicians <caut@ptg.org> Subject: Re: [CAUT] more on notching Hey, I just looked at the bit in my machine, and lo and behold it is a spiral fluted bit! Darn. And I was looking forward to the trip. Yes, spiral fluted is what he's referring to. Alan > From: David Ilvedson <ilvey@sbcglobal.net> > Reply-To: <ilvey@sbcglobal.net>, "College and University Technicians > <caut@ptg.org>" <caut@ptg.org> > Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2005 10:11:47 -0700 > To: <caut@ptg.org> > Subject: Re: [CAUT] more on notching > > I was re-reading Bill Spurlock's article last night and he recommends the > spiral bit...is that the same as a spiral flute bit? > > David I. > > > > ----- Original message ---------------------------------------- > From: Alan McCoy <amccoy@mail.ewu.edu> > To: College and University Technicians " <caut@ptg.org> <caut@ptg.org> > Received: Tue, 19 Apr 2005 08:34:59 -0700 > Subject: Re: [CAUT] more on notching > > >> Thanks for that tip Stan. Guess it's time for another visit to a favorite >> place - the power tool store. > >> Alan > > >>> From: Stan Kroeker <stan@pianoexperts.mb.ca> >>> Organization: @shaw.ca >>> Reply-To: "College and University Technicians <caut@ptg.org>" <caut@ptg.org> >>> Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 15:13:06 -0500 >>> To: "College and University Technicians <caut@ptg.org>" <caut@ptg.org> >>> Subject: Re: [CAUT] more on notching >>> >>> Alan, >>> >>> You're right ... chipping, while cutting the notch, is an occasional >>> annoyance that is usually fixable with a hand file. However, I recently >>> swapped my tired old straight-flute for a spiral-flute bit. Does the >>> old expression ... 'like a warm knife through butter' bring about a >>> welcome image? Try it ... these bits aren't that expensive and are >>> simply perfect for this application. >>> >>> BTW David, in the entire keytopping procedure, the hand file does not >>> make an appearance until the final 20 minutes or so. It is used only to >>> take the sharp edges off the machine-trimmed plastic. >>> >>> Best, >>> >>> Stan >>> >>> Alan McCoy wrote: >>>> Not at all David. The router is mounted in a router table with a 3/8" >>>> straight bit. The key is on its side on top of the jig with notch down. >>>> Then >>>> you slide the jig over the bit with the straight side of the bit defining >>>> the "head" side of the notch and the top of the bit defining the "tail" >>>> side >>>> of the notch. Once you have set up the jig, about 3-5 minutes, this is >>>> foolproof. The only problems you'll have are some minor chipping that can >>>> happen (speed and direction of feed are key here as Spurlock discusses in >>>> the article). This is truly minor and easily tauched up when doing the >>>> final >>>> hand filing. >>>> >>>> Alan >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> From: David Ilvedson <ilvey@sbcglobal.net> >>>>> Reply-To: <ilvey@sbcglobal.net>, "College and University Technicians >>>>> <caut@ptg.org>" <caut@ptg.org> >>>>> Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 10:19:50 -0700 >>>>> To: <caut@ptg.org> >>>>> Subject: Re: [CAUT] notching >>>>> >>>>> But isn't the corner of the notch rounded, necessitating squaring with a >>>>> file? >>>>> >>>>> David I. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ----- Original message ---------------------------------------- >>>>> From: Alan McCoy <amccoy@mail.ewu.edu> >>>>> To: College and University Technicians " <caut@ptg.org> <caut@ptg.org> >>>>> Received: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 08:45:57 -0700 >>>>> Subject: Re: [CAUT] notching >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> David, >>>>> >>>>>> I built a router jig, described and designed by Bill Spurlock, for years. >>>>>> The notch cuts are never a problem with this jig. Look in the Journal - >>>>>> probably late 80's. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>>> From: David Ilvedson <ilvey@sbcglobal.net> >>>>>>> Reply-To: <ilvey@sbcglobal.net>, "College and University Technicians >>>>>>> <caut@ptg.org>" <caut@ptg.org> >>>>>>> Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2005 15:21:19 -0700 >>>>>>> To: <pianotech@ptg.org>, <caut@ptg.org> >>>>>>> Subject: [CAUT] notching >>>>>>> >>>>>>> List, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> How are you who do keytops making the notch cut? I'm filing by hand at >>>>>>> the >>>>>>> moment... >>>>>>> >>>>>>> David I. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>> caut list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> caut list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> caut list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> caut list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives >>>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> caut list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives > > >> _______________________________________________ >> caut list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives > > _______________________________________________ > caut list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives _______________________________________________ caut list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives
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