Oh there are lots of ways of accomplishing this quickly. I like my upside down saber saw jig that David Stanwood was kind enough to contrive for me when he was here in Bergen. But a band saw works well too... either way you need to take a little guide to cut exactly the same depth and spot. I generally like to cut before filling up the old slot. Cheers RicB Erwinspiano@aol.com wrote: > List > I don't know if this ever became a problem with your practice but I > frequently remove brand new Renoir shanks with the wrong dimension > rollers from previously "rebuilt" pianos. I.e. 15.5 or 16 mm from the > center. However I would like to utilize the $350 or more parts by > installing new rollers & locate them at 16.5 or 17 mm location. So I'm > looking for someone who has already gone down this learning curve. > With the right jig this job can't take 2 hours plus rollers. I've used > a band saw but wasn't happy with the results. Any clues. I have 5 sets!!! > Why invent a new learning curve if someone already has one > Dale Erwin > > > Erwins Pianos Restorations > 4721 Parker Rd. > Modesto, Ca 95357 > 209-577-8397 > Rebuilt Steinway , Mason &Hamlin Sales > www.Erwinspiano.com
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