Enlarging Castor Recesses

[David ilvedson]

The only problems I've had with the router is the lack of a nice 
round cleaned area.  It is noisy too.

David I.

From:           	piano.tech@ns.sympatico.ca (John Ross)
To:             	<pianotech@ptg.org>
Subject:        	Re: Enlarging Castor Recesses
Date sent:      	Thu, 9 Dec 1999 19:40:13 -0400
Send reply to:  	pianotech@ptg.org

> Hi Ed,
> I am certainly glad that you asked this question. I have been
> unsatisfied with all the methods I have used.
> 1) The thick washer to build it out.
> 2) Using a router.
> 3) Using a hammer and chisel.
> 4) Using a power file.
> 5) Resorting to plate casters.
> My next  try,was going to be a 3 1/2" hole saw.
> I am eagerly awaiting the other solutions.
> Regards,
> John M. Ross
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <A440A@AOL.COM>
> To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Sent: Thursday, December 09, 1999 5:25 PM
> Subject: Re: Enlarging Castor Recesses
> 
> 
> >
> > << What is/are your favorite methods/tool(s) for enlarging the recess
> that
> > castors fit into on the bottom of pianos such as when fitting double
> > wheel castors so the arm of the castor doesn't get hung up against the
> > existing recess? >>
> >
> > Greetings,
> >     Forstner bits, drill press, strap clamps.
> > regards,
> > Ed Foote
> >
> 
> 


David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA
ilvey@jps.net