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Todd,<br><br>
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using a drum sander on the drill press and a block of wood as a
guide. It is possible to get the top of the key very square using
this method, especially if you have a tilting table on the drill
press. The problem with the planer blade is that it is pulling the
wood as it cuts. It can also be quite dangerous. <br><br>
Chris Gregg<br><br>
At 09:47 AM 10/12/2001 -0400, you wrote:<br>
<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite><blockquote type=cite class=cite cite><font size=2>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><br>
Todd McNamee, Portland, OR</font></blockquote><br><br>
Todd,<br><br>
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.<br><br>
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. <br><br>
One more thing, don't try to cut too much in one pass. I find it
works better to make a couple of passes.<br><br>
peace,<br>
chris<br><br>
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