Me too! I HATE filing! (unless a mild job!) I tried my first set on a practice piano last spring using the Dremel and that "guide" attachment. Came out horribly!! No control, but maybe experience could help. The hammers were shot anyway, so I thought I would give it a go. I'm nervous on trying it again ;o#....but hey, a 15-20 minute job would be great. I have lots of old hammers in boxes (don't ask...I don't know why...) Do you sometimes just take off the ends of nasty grooves to help with string breakage in the capo area? Pictures please if you can...Thanks! Paul "David Ilvedson" <ilvey at sbcglobal.net> Sent by: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org 12/01/2008 02:26 PM Please respond to David Ilvedson <ilvey at sbcglobal.net>; Please respond to pianotech at ptg.org To pianotech at ptg.org cc Subject Re: [pianotech] dremel tool Mike, Sometime when you get a chance, I'd like to see a few photos of the finished product of a 15 minute hammer filing... Thanks... David Ilvedson, RPTPacifica, CA 94044 Original messageFrom: "Mike Kurta" To: Received: 12/1/2008 12:19:02 PMSubject: Re: [pianotech] dremel tool I'm a frequent user and believer in the gospel according to Dremel. For myself, I purchased two: The first is a 110 Volt variable speed machine with a flex cable. Used with a sanding drum and guide from Schaff, you can reshape a set of hammers in about 15 minutes, then final finish by hand if desired. The second is a battery operated motor which is great if you're working outside with no power available or just want to use it for small jobs. Its really handy for things like sharpening a chain saw in the field. As far as accessories, I've found the usual set of grinding stones are needed, but also cutoff wheels and buffing wheels come in handy. Dremel tools have their limitations, but in a pinch they can be an answer to a maiden's prayer....they make great Christmas gifts. Mike Kurta, RPT -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://ptg.org/pipermail/pianotech_ptg.org/attachments/20081201/5babcdd2/attachment-0001.html>
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