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At 04:15 PM 5/9/2002 -0700, you wrote:<br>
<blockquote type=cite cite><font size=2>What would you all say is the
optimum band saw width for rough cutting the pin block to shape it to the
flange. Wider gives a more stable cut, but is less easy to
turn. </font><br>
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<font size=2>David Love</font></blockquote><br>
At least a 1/2" resaw blade. Cut the long, straight lines first and
then tend to the curves.<br>
A jig saw is needed to cut straight in at the break unless you have a
wide clearance on your bandsaw.<br>
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<div>Regards,</div>
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<div>Jon Page, piano technician</div>
<div>Harwich Port, Cape Cod, Mass.</div>
<div><a href="mailto:jonpage@attbi.com" EUDORA=AUTOURL>mailto:jonpage@attbi.com</a></div>
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