Dean - Tom McNeil's address is McNeilTom at aol.com. As far as I know, he is the one who would best answer detailed questions about the tool. David Skolnik Hastings on Hudson, NY At 10:28 AM 8/7/2008, you wrote: >Dean and List, > >Thanks for supplying the web link for the DeWalt saw. I assume that >the shoe of this saw, unlike that of an ordinary reciprocating saw, >and due to its "flush cutting" capability is able to ride directly >on the pinblock (not on the stretcher top) and still make a cut only >1/8" from the stretcher. Did I get that right? The photo of the tool >found at the link below suggests bulk and girth that would not >really allow that due to the height of the stretcher from the top of >the block. > >Also, does the tool have a "lock-on" switch? I like that this tool >is relatively lightweight, compact and powerful; and if it indeed >rides on the top of the block there is much to recommend it. > >Specs from Amazon: > > > >Product Description > > > >Amazon.com >This is a solid, well-built machine. One great feature is the >4-position blade clamp allows for flush cutting and increased >versatility for vertical and horizontal cutting operations. The >blade clamp is keyless with lever action for quick and easy blade >changing. The 10 amp motor has lots of power with a 1-1/8-inch blade >stroke and 0-2800 strokes per minute. The variable speed trigger >provides precise control; there is a fixed adjustable shoe for depth >of cut control. The included heavy-duty kit box makes this a great >value right from purchase. Jodi Johnson > > From the Manufacturer >For flush cutting capability, increased versatility, and less >bending of blades, DeWalt's Heavy-Duty Reciprocating Saw Kit can't >be beat. This kit features a 4-position blade clamp for inserting >blades in two vertical and two horizontal cutting orientations. Ten >amps of cutting power and a 1-1/8-inch blade stroke easily cut >through thicker stock. A variable speed trigger operates from 0 to >2,800 strokes per minute to match the tool speed to the cutting >application. A lever-action blade-changing system means faster blade >changes and less downtime. Compact and lightweight at 17-1/2 inches >long and just 7.0 pounds, this saw is fantastic for tight quarters. >Your purchase includes a durable carrying case. > >Nick Gravagne, RPT > >---------- > ><http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=48681-70-DW304PK&lpage=none>http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=48681-70-DW304PK&lpage=none > >Dean > >Dean May cell 812.239.3359 > >PianoRebuilders.com 812.235.5272 > >Terre Haute IN 47802 > > >---------- >From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] >On Behalf Of David Skolnik >Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2008 7:44 AM >To: Pianotech List >Subject: Re: More pinblock stuff - an alternate tool > > >I asked Tom McNeil if I could forward the following exchange to this >list, in case it might be interesting to readers of this thread: > >Hi, David - > >Well, we continued with the chain saw (maybe 100 pianos since you >saw my demonstration) up until about a year ago. Then I discovered >a wonderful saw in the hands of a remodeling contractor. That saw >is a DeWalt Model 304P Variable Speed Reciprocating Saw. Unlike any >other recip saw I've seen - including several similar models from >DeWalt - this one has a special blade chuck that allows "almost >flush" cutting. I can cut parallel to the stretcher (OK, "cornice" >in S&S lingo) and about an eighth of an inch away from it with >laudable accuracy and speed. It's safer, quieter, easier and about >as efficient as the chainsaw. There's a variety of blades available >for this saw; I prefer the DW4802, which is 5" x 6 tpi. > >For now, the chainsaw is gathering dust! > >~ Tom McNeil ~ >Vermont Piano Restorations >VermontPiano.com > >David Skolnik >Hastings on Hudson, NY > >No virus found in this incoming message. >Checked by AVG. >Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.5.12/1596 - Release Date: >8/6/2008 4:55 PM -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/20080807/4e397501/attachment.html
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