Keytops

Joe And Penny Goss imatunr@srvinet.com
Mon, 20 Jan 2003 07:54:11 -0700


If you have a radial saw my jig is quick.
Joe Goss
imatunr@srvinet.com
www.mothergoosetools.com
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Kurta" <mkurta@adelphia.net>
To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Monday, January 20, 2003 4:59 AM
Subject: Re: Keytops


>     Hi David:
>     Bill Spurlock did a comprehensive series of articles in PTJ on keytop
> replacement.  His drawings are worth looking at and describe what you are
> interested in.  They are 3/91, 5/91 and 6/91.  I used his artwork (with
> permission) in my keytop classes at the last three conventions.  One
> caution, your Dremel tool may not have enough power to mill wood from the
> top of the keys, as it takes a fairly thick cut.  You also need a special
> router bit, you may need to make more than one pass to reach the depth
> necessary, and accuracy is important for a well done job.  Good Luck.....
>     Mike Kurta
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David Renaud" <drjazzca@yahoo.ca>
> To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Sent: Monday, January 20, 2003 12:55 AM
> Subject: Keytops
> 
> 
> > Anyone have a pic. of a jig for
> > router down key thickness on a dremel router table.
> > Got dremel toys over Christmas.....
> >
> > Thinking a couple rails,
> > something that grabs the key to keep it level
> > and slides between the guide rails. Add stop block.
> >
> > Anyone have something they like
> > and want to post a pic/diagram or description.
> >
> >                    Cheers
> >                    Dave Renaud
> >
> >
> >
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