This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment Some of the blocks I've removed fit so badly that they are not worthy of = duplication. However a method of duplication that I like involves making = a template of the top of the block. .50" to .60 aluminum sheet works = great. Cut it out on the bandsaw and check it to fit against the block = flange on the plate. Then set it on the new block material and mark it = out. Oh! by the way be sure you have it turned correctly..... Check the = angle along the old block, set the band saw and cut the profile. I leave = material along the opposite side so I can work the block down as I fit = the flange. Cut the other side last. I use a belt sander in fitting the = flange. I coat the flange with graphite power in alcohol. Give the = alcohol time to dry, evaporate, and start pushing and tapping the block = into the flange. The proud spots will show, remove them with the belt = sander front wheel. Keep at it until you have graphite showing all along = the flange. When done clean the plane, get all the graphite off, out of = the pinblock holes etc. I use steam for this. Good luck, Rich ----- Original Message -----=20 From: Farrell=20 To: Pianotech=20 Sent: Friday, November 14, 2003 4:43 PM Subject: Re: pinblock duplicating jig I just measure and cut. I don't mean to sound flippant with that, but = how else would one make a pinblock? Terry Farrell ----- Original Message -----=20 From: ANRPiano@aol.com=20 To: pianotech@ptg.org=20 Sent: Friday, November 14, 2003 8:47 AM Subject: pinblock duplicating jig List, After searching the archives for any comment regarding pinblock = duplicating jigs I came up with very little. I know about Shawn Hoar's = set up but I need some ideas which will work with my small shop and = limited machining skills. I have a number of hard to fit blocks coming = up in the next several months in addition to the one I just pulled so I = have some motivation and time now. Did I miss a conversation on this topic or does anyone care to share = their experience? =20 Any help would be appreciated. Andrew Remillard ANRPiano.com Northern Illinois University ANR Piano Service 2417 Maple Ave=20 Downers Grove, IL 60515 630-852-5058 ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/42/62/67/67/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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