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<blockquote type="cite" cite><font face="Arial" size="-1">Has anyone
used an electric planer for dealing with removing the top layer of
keytops when replacing ivories with plastic? Every reference
I've found suggests using a router instead. Just curious.<br>
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Todd McNamee, Portland, OR</font></blockquote>
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<div>Todd,</div>
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<div>I also use the Wagner planer in the drill press. I have
very few problems with chipping the edges. Just be aware of the
direction of the rotation. It's best to cut<i> into</i> the wood
instead of away from it.</div>
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<div>Also, I don't think it is important to take away a lot of the
surface of the key top. I remove the key top and then use the
planer to clean off old glue and get a clean, even, and square
surface. </div>
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<div>One more thing, don't try to cut too much in one pass. I
find it works better to make a couple of passes.</div>
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<div>peace,</div>
<div>chris</div>
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