[pianotech] Hammer tapering methods?

[kurt baxter]

In the past I have tapered hammers on a belt sander, last time using a jig I
fashioned for use on the WNG hammer tail arcing jig base.

My problems with this method:
Although it works great for tail-only tapering, it is awkward to taper the
entire hammer. (and seems rather... wavy)
Staining. I hate the look of the dark wood dust that gets ground into the
felt, and won't go away even with compressed air.

I like the idea of the Spurlock jig, except that I don't own a table saw. I
also have concerns that a table saw in my price range would not be stable
and precise enough.
What has been your experience with the Spurlock jig? Does the quality of
table saw matter?

Anyone have a better method?
Has anyone tried using a router or a jointer? (I have access to a workshop
with both of those)
I saw that someone on this list uses a safety planer. Anyone else have
success with that method?







-kurt
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