More pinblock stuff - an alternate tool

[David Skolnik]

Dean -
Tom McNeil's address is  McNeilTom at aol.com.  As far as I know, he is 
the one who would best answer detailed questions about the tool.

David Skolnik
Hastings on Hudson, NY




At 10:28 AM 8/7/2008, you wrote:
>Dean and List,
>
>Thanks for supplying the web link for the DeWalt saw. I assume that 
>the shoe of this saw, unlike that of an ordinary reciprocating saw, 
>and due to its "flush cutting" capability is able to ride directly 
>on the pinblock (not on the stretcher top) and still make a cut only 
>1/8" from the stretcher. Did I get that right? The photo of the tool 
>found at the link below suggests bulk and girth that would not 
>really allow that due to the height of the stretcher from the top of 
>the block.
>
>Also, does the tool have a "lock-on" switch? I like that this tool 
>is relatively lightweight, compact and powerful; and if it indeed 
>rides on the top of the block there is much to recommend it.
>
>Specs from Amazon:
>
>
>
>Product Description
>
>
>
>Amazon.com
>This is a solid, well-built machine. One great feature is the 
>4-position blade clamp allows for flush cutting and increased 
>versatility for vertical and horizontal cutting operations. The 
>blade clamp is keyless with lever action for quick and easy blade 
>changing. The 10 amp motor has lots of power with a 1-1/8-inch blade 
>stroke and 0-2800 strokes per minute. The variable speed trigger 
>provides precise control; there is a fixed adjustable shoe for depth 
>of cut control. The included heavy-duty kit box makes this a great 
>value right from purchase. Jodi Johnson
>
> From the Manufacturer
>For flush cutting capability, increased versatility, and less 
>bending of blades, DeWalt's Heavy-Duty Reciprocating Saw Kit can't 
>be beat. This kit features a 4-position blade clamp for inserting 
>blades in two vertical and two horizontal cutting orientations. Ten 
>amps of cutting power and a 1-1/8-inch blade stroke easily cut 
>through thicker stock. A variable speed trigger operates from 0 to 
>2,800 strokes per minute to match the tool speed to the cutting 
>application. A lever-action blade-changing system means faster blade 
>changes and less downtime. Compact and lightweight at 17-1/2 inches 
>long and just 7.0 pounds, this saw is fantastic for tight quarters. 
>Your purchase includes a durable carrying case.
>
>Nick Gravagne, RPT
>
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><http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=48681-70-DW304PK&lpage=none>http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=48681-70-DW304PK&lpage=none
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>Dean
>
>Dean May             cell 812.239.3359
>
>PianoRebuilders.com   812.235.5272
>
>Terre Haute IN  47802
>
>
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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:
>
>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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