Thanks Ron and Terry. Yes, I've been just using a straight fluted bit which I had around but which tends to grab and chew once in awhile. I'll try one of these. Kicking the board out can be satisfying, but this method is so much easier and faster and doesn't require using this 55 year old back to lay the piano on its side. Of course if you need the board to come it whole that's another story. David Love davidlovepianos at comcast.net www.davidlovepianos.com -----Original Message----- From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of Farrell Sent: Friday, January 18, 2008 6:15 AM To: Pianotech List Subject: Re: Soundboard Removal I use a spiral router bit http://www.routerbits.com/cgi-routerbits/sr.cgi?1200665406_31089+9 to cut the bass foot of the soundboard free when the design calls for it. Cuts pretty easily through the panel and two layers of hard maple. They have every size under the sun. Likely about the same thing Ron has a link for. They work real well. I don't use it for soundboard removal though, I like the release of pent-up aggression when I whack the thing out with a 2x4! Terry Farrell ----- Original Message ----- >> The only issue is the bit itself. I'm wondering what type of bit would >> be >> most appropriate for cutting through the panel and would not grab as the >> laminate trimmer tends to do sometimes. David Love > > Are you using a straight fluted bit? How about a spiral saw like RotoZip? > http://www.coastaltool.com/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/rotozip/rotozip-bits.htm?L+c oastest+tcdw4149ff3ce13c+1200720196 > Ron N
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