Terry: I've been using a laminate router with guide for decades. It's mounted on a plate that is canted to reflect the back angle of the belly rail. The router is then slid along the edge of the board at that consistent angle for a really clean cut. The only clean up is at the ends with a chisel. Paul -----Original Message----- From: Farrell <mfarrel2 at tampabay.rr.com> To: Pianotech List <pianotech at ptg.org> Sent: Tue, 22 Jan 2008 6:35 pm Subject: Re: Soundboard installation, next topic : trimming at the belly rail Router with guide sounds like a great idea to me - I never thought of that. I usually use a hand plane for the bulk of it and a chisel at the ends. Terry Farrell ----- Original Message ----- > I have done the fitting of the board all around the perimeter, using a > very > sharp ciesel. What is left is a few millimeters that protrude at the > belly > rail. > Is there a preferred method for trimming this ? > Chiesel again ? > Belt sander ? > Router with guide ? > Gluing the board first, and then sand flush with sanding block ? > I of course try to be as accurate as possible, while avoiding splits in > the > spruce. > As always, insights and advice greatly appreciated. > > Best regards. > > Stéphane Collin. ________________________________________________________________________ More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://webmail.aol.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/20080122/fd05ded5/attachment.html
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