Hi all, While I'm not a RPT, I'm on this site in respect for my brother Richard Wagner, a life-long technician and examiner in the Pacific Northwest, and the inventor of the Acrylikey II ivory key repair system. Richard sadly passed away in November; I carry on his business at his request. We donate all profits in his name to charity. I do have significant experience with woodworking machinery and applaud your concerns with safety. A dado and hold down system is definitely the way to go. My only addition--which applies to all fine machining--is to make roughing passes so as not to overload the saw/cutter, but to leave the last bit for a final finishing pass. Heavy cutting, despite the best hold downs, will likely chatter. Taking the last cut while removing only a little material will leave a much better final finish. Best of luck, Sarah. And thanks for the chance to weigh in. Mike Wagner www.wagner-technical.com Home of the Acrylikey II Ivory Repair System. > Sarah: > If I understand your needs correctly, and I had a table saw, I would use a > dado blade set. > This is a multi-stack set of blades to make the proper width of the slot, > and the blade height for the depth. > Run the stock thru lengthwise using the table saw fence and a ' stock hold > down guide". > Possibly one pass, or possibly two passes. > For anyone who loves woodworking, and you can get a show on TV called " > New > Yankee Workshop" with a person called Norm Abrams.........this guy is a > MASTER CRAFTSMAN and you can learn all kinds of tricks watching that show. > > >> [Original Message] >> From: Sarah Fox <sarah@graphic-fusion.com> >> To: <staff@smithpiano.com>; Pianotech <pianotech@ptg.org> >> Date: 6/23/2005 7:25:14 AM >> Subject: Re: Table saw recommendations? >> >> Hi Brad, >> >> Excellent advice! Too bad I can't even begin to afford the saws you've >> suggested. :-( I might upgrade with aftermarket add-ons later, if >> needs >> arise. >> >> Your emphasis on jigs leads me to post a question to you (or to anyone > else >> who cares to comment): I have in mind a jig for cutting a 5/16" wide x >> ~3/8" deep rectangular slot through the length of a 1x2 piece of poplar >> stock. I have a choice of doing it with a jig on a router (slowly, with >> lots of heat and noise) or doing three passes through a jig on the table >> saw. I've never used a table saw to cut grooves. Am I asking for > trouble >> with regard to kickback? I'm thinking that I'll avoid trouble by having > a >> simple jig that holds the workpiece securely against the table and fence >> (while also covering the blade). However I do this, I want to do it the >> best way, because I'll (hopefully) be cutting LOTS of stock this way. >> >> Thanks! >> >> Peace, >> Sarah >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Brad Smith" <staff@smithpiano.com> >> To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org> >> Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2005 2:19 AM >> Subject: RE: Table saw recommendations? >> >> >> > Hi Sarah, >> > My two cents... or, my $1400... >> > I went through the process a few months back after having destroyed >> > my direct-drive table saw. >> > I chose Delta Unisaw, with extension table and mobile base for same. >> > The mobile base was 'free' with a coupon included in the purchase. >> > http://www.deltawoodworking.com/index.asp?e=136&p=4737 >> > Delta has deals like this currently for all the X5 tools. It is 3HP, > cuts >> > thru the maple like butter. You can go to 5HP, if your needs require. >> > Researching, I found so much good news about the Biesmeyer fence, >> > that I added it to my 'must have' criteria. >> > http://www.deltawoodworking.com/index.asp?e=139&p=801 >> > The fence makes the cuts jointer quality, EXACTLY where you want >> > them. The blade tilts to the left. I think it would accomodate a 12" >> > blade, not sure, check first. >> > Had to rewire the shop for 220V, but once you get to the larger saws, >> > most require it. I just got a nice dado set from Home Depot. >> > Diablo Stack Dado Saw Blade Set Model DD208 >> > >> > It's more saw than I currently need, but I plan to move into more >> > woodworking stuff as I gracefully age. >> > My new motto is: "Buy it right, and buy it once". >> > Great tools pay for themselves, and you'll rarely regret getting the >> > 'good stuff'. >> > >> >>From the videos below, I learned about making customized throat >> > plates for the various dado cuts; general woodworking and machine > safety. >> > It's amazing what can be done with home made jigs and post-it note >> > shims. Mastering Woodworking Machines (Taunton Press) Mark >> > Duginske, Andrew Schultz >> > http://www.cambiumbooks.com/books/woodworking_machines/0-942391-98-5/ >> > Mark Duginske has some good stuff on using the bandsaw for tenons, >> > with homemade fence, and paper shims to 'dial in' the thickness. He >> > does some dovetail joinery this way, that is really excellent. >> > DVD Mastering Your Table Saw (Taunton Press) Kelly Mehler >> > http://www.cambiumbooks.com/books/video-and-dvd/B0001KNH4K/ >> > Great stuff on jigs, sliding miter box, cross cutting, safety, large > piece >> > work, odd shape work in sliding jigs, etc. He makes some jigs using >> > plexiglass, which function as miter box, and blade guard. >> > After viewing these, I'm more skeptical about buying expensive add-on >> > gadgets. (That's saying a lot, since I am a serious tool junkie). To > take >> > advantage of a full size cabinet saw and extension table, you >> definitely >> > need shop space. I'm using an old lightweight door as a table top for >> > the saw, when not in use. Then, I have positions and wall jigs to move >> > the table top for use as outfeed support. I actually enjoy the >> challenge >> > of making a small shop space function. >> > Dust collection gets most of it conveniently through the port in back > of >> > the >> > saw. Adding dust collection above the blade is my next step. In the > Kelly >> > Mehler video, he uses a blade guard that extends out over the blade, >> for >> > cuts that require removal of the original guard. >> > Just for fun, you might also check out: http://www.sawstop.com/ >> > They have an ingenius system that would save your fingers, should you >> > momentarily lose focus while cutting. >> > Another good motto: >> > "NEVER TAKE YOUR EYES OFF A MOVING BLADE" >> > Good luck with your purchase! >> > >> > Best regards, >> > Brad Smith, RPT >> > www.smithpiano.com >> > >> > >> > >> > -----Original Message----- >> > From: Sarah Fox [mailto:sarah@graphic-fusion.com] >> > Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2005 2:38 PM >> > To: Pianotech >> > Subject: Table saw recommendations? >> > >> > _______________________________________________ >> > pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives >> > >> >> > > > > _______________________________________________ > pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives >
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