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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>-----Original Message-----<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>From:</span></b> pianotech-bounces@ptg.org
[mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>On Behalf
Of </span></b>Michael Spreeman<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> Sunday, June 03, 2007 1:38
PM<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> pianotech@ptg.org<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> Ebony bridge caps</span></font></p>
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.5in'><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>Hi
all,<br>
<br>
I want to experiment with using ebony bridge caps in the top section of the
treble in my pianos. <br>
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I have taken sample pieces of ebony and attempted to notch them by
hand with disastrous results. Ebony is so hard and brittle that it wants
to chip and split, even with the sharpest of chisels and shallow cuts.
I've approached it from the top down and by coming in from the side. The
side cutting method works well with Hornbeam, but doesn't seem to do well with
the harder ebony. Do any of you master woodworkers have any suggestions
(short of not using ebony 8-) )? <br>
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I know that most of the companies who are using ebony caps have machine
notching devices. I prefer doing things by hand, especially bridge work,
because I'm concerned about controlling the accuracy of a router type notching
machine. But if anyone has successfully made their own "notching
machine" and would be willing to share their experiences and/or has plans
for such a devise, I would welcome any comments or advice. <br>
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Thanks in advance,<br>
Michael<br>
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