Using a jigsaw to cut pin blocks.

[Dean May]

I've cut a lot of pin blocks out with jigsaws. A big problem is that most
blades have too much flex and the cut angle tends to wander away from where
you want it. I found this particular blade works pretty well:
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?cat=Power+Tool+Accessories
<http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?cat=Power+Tool+Accessories&pid=00
928812000&vertical=TOOL&subcat=Blades&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes>
&pid=00928812000&vertical=TOOL&subcat=Blades&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes

 

It's true that the finished product does not rival the band saw, but you can
make it work. I like to use epoxy for the final fit to the flange. Do your
dry fit first and drill all the screw holes. Then put wax paper between the
pin block and flange. Use the thick epoxy paste, smear on the flange side of
pin block, screw pin block up to the plate and let it set up. 

 

Dean

Dean May             cell 812.239.3359 

PianoRebuilders.com   812.235.5272 

Terre Haute IN  47802

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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Shawn Brock
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 7:56 AM
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Subject: Using a jigsaw to cut pin blocks.

 

List,

anyone ever use a jigsaw to cut out a pin block?  If so what did you think
of the results? Easier than a bandsaw, not as easy...  I ask because I'm not
sure I want to put out the money for a good bandsaw at this time.  Thanks!

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