pinblock duplicating jig

[rsnelson0984]

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Some of the blocks I've removed fit so badly that they are not worthy of =
duplication. However a method of duplication that I like involves making =
a template of the top of the block. .50" to .60 aluminum sheet works =
great. Cut it out on the bandsaw and check it to fit against the block =
flange on the plate. Then set it on the new block material and mark it =
out. Oh! by the way be sure you have it turned correctly..... Check the =
angle along the old block, set the band saw and cut the profile. I leave =
material along the opposite side so I can work the block down as I fit =
the flange. Cut the other side last. I use a belt sander in fitting the =
flange. I coat the flange with graphite power in alcohol. Give the =
alcohol time to dry, evaporate, and start pushing and tapping the block =
into the flange. The proud spots will show, remove them with the belt =
sander front wheel. Keep at it until you have graphite showing all along =
the flange.  When done clean the plane, get all the graphite off, out of =
the pinblock holes etc. I use steam for this.  Good luck, Rich
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  From: Farrell=20
  To: Pianotech=20
  Sent: Friday, November 14, 2003 4:43 PM
  Subject: Re: pinblock duplicating jig


  I just measure and cut. I don't mean to sound flippant with that, but =
how else would one make a pinblock?

  Terry Farrell
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    From: ANRPiano@aol.com=20
    To: pianotech@ptg.org=20
    Sent: Friday, November 14, 2003 8:47 AM
    Subject: pinblock duplicating jig


    List,

    After searching the archives for any comment regarding pinblock =
duplicating jigs I came up with very little.  I know about Shawn Hoar's =
set up but I need some ideas which will work with my small shop and =
limited machining skills.  I have a number of hard to fit blocks coming =
up in the next several months in addition to the one I just pulled so I =
have some motivation and time now.

    Did I miss a conversation on this topic or does anyone care to share =
their experience? =20

    Any help would be appreciated.


    Andrew Remillard
    ANRPiano.com
    Northern Illinois University
    ANR Piano Service
    2417 Maple Ave=20
    Downers Grove, IL  60515
    630-852-5058 
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