<FONT face="Comic Sans MS, sans-serif" size=3>Nick<br>   Did you buy this tool? & does it ride on the top of the block?<br>   Thanks<br>   Dale<br> </FONT><br> <br> <br> <br> <div id=AOLMsgPart_2_2f503ae5-0768-4c2f-9db5-e7cbd88cde96> <STYLE> @#AOLMsgPart_2_2f503ae5-0768-4c2f-9db5-e7cbd88cde96 font-face {font-family:Tahoma; panose-1:2 11 6 4 3 5 4 4 2 4;}@#AOLMsgPart_2_2f503ae5-0768-4c2f-9db5-e7cbd88cde96 font-face {font-family:"Bradley Hand ITC"; panose-1:3 7 4 2 5 3 2 3 2 3;}@#AOLMsgPart_2_2f503ae5-0768-4c2f-9db5-e7cbd88cde96 font-face {font-family:"Trebuchet MS"; panose-1:2 11 6 3 2 2 2 2 2 4;}@#AOLMsgPart_2_2f503ae5-0768-4c2f-9db5-e7cbd88cde96 font-face {font-family:Verdana; panose-1:2 11 6 4 3 5 4 4 2 4;} #AOLMsgPart_2_2f503ae5-0768-4c2f-9db5-e7cbd88cde96 p.MsoNormal,#AOLMsgPart_2_2f503ae5-0768-4c2f-9db5-e7cbd88cde96 li.MsoNormal,#AOLMsgPart_2_2f503ae5-0768-4c2f-9db5-e7cbd88cde96 div.MsoNormal {margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";}#AOLMsgPart_2_2f503ae5-0768-4c2f-9db5-e7cbd88cde96 h2 {margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:3.0pt; margin-left:0in; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#CC6600;}#AOLMsgPart_2_2f503ae5-0768-4c2f-9db5-e7cbd88cde96 a:link,#AOLMsgPart_2_2f503ae5-0768-4c2f-9db5-e7cbd88cde96 span.MsoHyperlink {color:blue; text-decoration:underline;}#AOLMsgPart_2_2f503ae5-0768-4c2f-9db5-e7cbd88cde96 a:visited,#AOLMsgPart_2_2f503ae5-0768-4c2f-9db5-e7cbd88cde96 span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed {color:purple; text-decoration:underline;}#AOLMsgPart_2_2f503ae5-0768-4c2f-9db5-e7cbd88cde96 p.MsoAutoSig,#AOLMsgPart_2_2f503ae5-0768-4c2f-9db5-e7cbd88cde96 li.MsoAutoSig,#AOLMsgPart_2_2f503ae5-0768-4c2f-9db5-e7cbd88cde96 div.MsoAutoSig {mso-margin-top-alt:auto; margin-right:0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; margin-left:0in; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";}#AOLMsgPart_2_2f503ae5-0768-4c2f-9db5-e7cbd88cde96 span.EmailStyle18 {mso-style-type:personal; font-family:Arial; color:navy;}#AOLMsgPart_2_2f503ae5-0768-4c2f-9db5-e7cbd88cde96 span.EmailStyle19 {mso-style-type:personal-reply; font-family:Arial; color:navy;}@#AOLMsgPart_2_2f503ae5-0768-4c2f-9db5-e7cbd88cde96 page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in;}#AOLMsgPart_2_2f503ae5-0768-4c2f-9db5-e7cbd88cde96 div.Section1 {page:Section1;}</STYLE> <div class=Section1> <div class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Dean and List,</SPAN></FONT></div> <div class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> </SPAN></FONT></div> <div class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Thanks for supplying the web link for the DeWalt saw. I assume that the shoe of this saw, unlike that of an ordinary reciprocating saw, and due to its “flush cutting” capability is able to ride directly on the pinblock (not on the stretcher top) and still make a cut only 1/8” from the stretcher. Did I get that right? The photo of the tool found at the link below suggests bulk and girth that would not really allow that due to the height of the stretcher from the top of the block. </SPAN></FONT></div> <div class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;=2 0COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> </SPAN></FONT></div> <div class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Also, does the tool have a “lock-on” switch? I like that this tool is relatively lightweight, compact and powerful; and if it indeed rides on the top of the block there is much to recommend it.</SPAN></FONT></div> <div class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> </SPAN></FONT></div> <div class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Specs from Amazon:</SPAN></FONT></div> <div class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> </SPAN></FONT></div> <H2><B><FONT face=Verdana color=#cc6600 size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Product Description</SPAN></FONT></B></H2> <div class=MsoNormal><B><FONT face=Verdana color=black size=2><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Amazon.com</SPAN></FONT></B><FONT face=Verdana color=black size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><br> This is a solid, well-built machine. One great feature is the 4-position blade clamp allows for flush cutting and increased versatility for vertical and horizontal cutting operations. The blade clamp is keyless with lever action for quick and easy blade changing. The 10 amp motor has lots of power with a 1-1/8-i nch blade stroke and 0-2800 strokes per minute. The variable speed trigger provides precise control; there is a fixed adjustable shoe for depth of cut control. The included heavy-duty kit box makes this a great value right from purchase. <I><SPAN style="FONT-STYLE: italic">Jodi Johnson</SPAN></I> <br> <br> <B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">From the Manufacturer</SPAN></B><br> For flush cutting capability, increased versatility, and less bending of blades, DeWalt's Heavy-Duty Reciprocating Saw Kit can't be beat. This kit features a 4-position blade clamp for inserting blades in two vertical and two horizontal cutting orientations. Ten amps of cutting power and a 1-1/8-inch blade stroke easily cut through thicker stock. A variable speed trigger operates from 0 to 2,800 strokes per minute to match the tool speed to the cutting application. A lever-action blade-changing system means faster blade changes and less downtime. Compact and lightweight at 17-1/2 inches long and just 7.0 pounds, this saw is fantastic for tight quarters. Your purchase includes a durable carrying case.</SPAN></FONT></div> <div> <div class=MsoAutoSig><EM><B><I><FONT face="Trebuchet MS" color=navy size=3><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS'">Nick Gravagne, RPT</SPAN></FONT></I></B></EM><FONT color=navy><SPAN style="COLOR: navy"></SPAN></FONT></div> </div> <div> <div class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> <HR align=center width="100%" SIZE=2> </SPAN></F ONT></div> </div> <div class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> </SPAN></FONT></div> <div class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><A href="http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=48681-70-DW304PK&lpage=none" target=_blank><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=48681-70-DW304PK&lpage=none</SPAN></FONT></A><FONT color=navy><SPAN style="COLOR: navy"></SPAN></FONT></SPAN></FONT></div> <div class=MsoNormal><B><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> </SPAN></FONT></B></div> <div class=MsoNormal><B><FONT face="Bradley Hand ITC" size=6><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 22pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Bradley Hand ITC'">Dean</SPAN></FONT></B><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT></div> <div> <div class=MsoAutoSig style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" color=navy size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: navy">Dean May             cell 812.239.3359 </SPAN></FONT></div> <div class=MsoAutoSig style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" color=navy size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: navy">PianoRebuilders.com   812.235.5272 </SPAN></FONT></div> <div class=MsoAutoSig style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" color=navy size=3><SPAN style="FO NT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: navy">Terre Haute</SPAN></FONT><FONT color=navy><SPAN style="COLOR: navy"> IN  47802</SPAN></FONT><FONT color=navy><SPAN style="COLOR: navy"></SPAN></FONT></div> </div> <div class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> </SPAN></FONT></div> <div> <div class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> <HR align=center width="100%" SIZE=2> </SPAN></FONT></div> <div class=MsoNormal><B><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">From:</SPAN></FONT></B><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"> <A href="mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org">pianotech-bounces@ptg.org</A> [<A href="mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org?">mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org</A>] <B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">On Behalf Of </SPAN></B>David Skolnik<br> <B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Sent:</SPAN></B> Thursday, August 07, 2008 7:44 AM<br> <B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">To:</SPAN></B> Pianotech List<br> <B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Subject:</SPAN></B> Re: More pinblock stuff - an alternate tool</SPAN></FONT></div> </div> <div class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> </SPAN></FONT></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><br> I asked Tom McNeil if I could forward the following exchange to this list, in case it might be interesting to readers of this thre ad:<br> <br> <FONT color=navy><SPAN style="COLOR: navy"></SPAN></FONT></SPAN></FONT></div> <div class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Hi, David -<br>  <br> Well, we continued with the chain saw (maybe 100 pianos since you saw my demonstration) up until about a year ago.  Then I discovered a wonderful saw in the hands of a remodeling contractor.  That saw is a DeWalt Model 304P Variable Speed Reciprocating Saw.  Unlike any other recip saw I've seen - including several similar models from DeWalt - this one has a special blade chuck that allows "almost flush" cutting.  I can cut parallel to the stretcher (OK, "cornice" in S&S lingo) and about an eighth of an inch away from it with laudable accuracy and speed.  It's safer, quieter, easier and about as efficient as the chainsaw.  There's a variety of blades available for this saw; I prefer the DW4802, which is 5" x 6 tpi.<br>  <br> For now, the chainsaw is gathering dust!<br>  <br> ~ Tom McNeil ~<br> Vermont Piano Restorations<br> VermontPiano.com</SPAN></FONT></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><br> David Skolnik<br> Hastings on Hudson, NY</SPAN></FONT></div> </div> <br> </div> <div id='u8CAD04D8236D301-1290-4E90' class='aol_ad_footer'><FONT style="color: black; font: normal 10pt ARIAL, SAN-SERIF;"><HR style="MARGIN-TOP: 10px"><A title="http://mapquest.com/toolbar?ncid=mpqmap00050000000010" href="http://mapquest.com/toolbar?ncid=mpqmap00050000000010" target="_blank">Get the MapQuest Toolbar</A>. 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