More pinblock stuff - an alternate tool

[Dean May]

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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of David Skolnik
Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2008 7:44 AM
To: Pianotech List
Subject: Re: More pinblock stuff - an alternate tool

 


I asked Tom McNeil if I could forward the following exchange to this list,
in case it might be interesting to readers of this thread:




Tom -
The recent thread on Pianotek, starting with Ed Foote's contribution to
"More pinblock stuff":
and continuing with "There was Blood", reminded me of your technique for
pinblock removal using a chain saw.  Have you continued using this method,
and if so, how many limbs or other appendages or employees has it claimed?

regards -

David Skolnik 





Hi, David -
 
Well, we continued with the chain saw (maybe 100 pianos since you saw my
demonstration) up until about a year ago.  Then I discovered a wonderful saw
in the hands of a remodeling contractor.  That saw is a DeWalt Model 304P
Variable Speed Reciprocating Saw.  Unlike any other recip saw I've seen -
including several similar models from DeWalt - this one has a special blade
chuck that allows "almost flush" cutting.  I can cut parallel to the
stretcher (OK, "cornice" in S&S lingo) and about an eighth of an inch away
from it with laudable accuracy and speed.  It's safer, quieter, easier and
about as efficient as the chainsaw.  There's a variety of blades available
for this saw; I prefer the DW4802, which is 5" x 6 tpi.
 
For now, the chainsaw is gathering dust!
 
~ Tom McNeil ~
Vermont Piano Restorations
VermontPiano.com


David Skolnik
Hastings on Hudson, NY




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