[CAUT] Hammer shank cutting block

[Jim Busby]

Paul,

On the last few sets I used my "Multitool", http://allprotools.com/dremel/oscillating-tool.html?gclid=CKqMm7Sk-6MCFRxEgwod3HFQHQ and my shank clamps, and it literally took me longer to attach the clamps than it did to cut them off.

Best,
Jim



From: caut-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of Paul T Williams
Sent: Thursday, September 09, 2010 3:19 PM
To: caut at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [CAUT] Hammer shank cutting block

Sorry Ted, but no photos were attached!

I've also found a Dremmel tool with a cutter works nice and neat as well with little sanding....and very fast!  I just tried this with my first set of WNG carbon fiber shanks, and with a few minutes of careful prep (ie covering the hammers to keep the black dust off) works very well. I'll use this method again even with wood shanks.  Even a first try took about 15 minutes, and I'm sure it will speed up next time.

Are you still in Banff, Alberta? I still have that hammer-top "squaring off" sanding jig you gave me some 15 years ago and use it often!  (new sandpaper replaced, of course! ;>)  )  Thank you so much!

Best,

Paul


From:

Edward Sambell <esambell at yahoo.com>

To:

caut at ptg.org

Date:

09/09/2010 03:43 PM

Subject:

[CAUT] Hammer shank cutting block


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The attached photos are of a hammer shank cutting block I made ten years ago and used ever since for cutting away the protruding stubs of new grand hammer shanks. It is based on those used in the Kawai factory. Their technician did a whole set in less than five minutes. I could not work that fast; it generally takes me ten minutes or more. A Japanese saw (which cuts on the pull stroke) MUST be used, as a Western saw can result in damage to the centers. I use a Dozuki (dovetail) saw with a stiff back  9" blade. Cutting flush carefully makes sanding the shank ends unnecessary, though a few strokes with a sanding paddle gives a nice appearance. I have the WNG  kit, but have yet to install a set of the shanks, so do not know if the saw will cut them satisfactorily. If it does, there will be very little dust. If anyone is interested in further information, let me know and I will post a sketch and instructions on making the block. It is very simple, and can be made in half an hour, but one does need a table saw and dado blades.

As for glue - is hide glue unsuitable for the carbon fibre material? Wherever it makes sense I prefer natural glues. What about fish glue? It sets slowly ,but has a fast tack, . I find it helps  correct the vertical angles while gluing the hammers on.

Ted Sambell

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