Yes, one and the same, David. 'Flute' simply refers to the cutting edge of the bit. Most router bits have two flutes. Stan David Ilvedson wrote: > I was re-reading Bill Spurlock's article last night and he recommends the spiral bit...is that the same as a spiral flute bit? > > David I. > > > > ----- Original message ---------------------------------------- > From: Alan McCoy <amccoy@mail.ewu.edu> > To: College and University Technicians " <caut@ptg.org> <caut@ptg.org> > Received: Tue, 19 Apr 2005 08:34:59 -0700 > Subject: Re: [CAUT] more on notching > > > >>Thanks for that tip Stan. Guess it's time for another visit to a favorite >>place - the power tool store. > > >>Alan > > > >>>From: Stan Kroeker <stan@pianoexperts.mb.ca> >>>Organization: @shaw.ca >>>Reply-To: "College and University Technicians <caut@ptg.org>" <caut@ptg.org> >>>Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 15:13:06 -0500 >>>To: "College and University Technicians <caut@ptg.org>" <caut@ptg.org> >>>Subject: Re: [CAUT] more on notching >>> >>>Alan, >>> >>>You're right ... chipping, while cutting the notch, is an occasional >>>annoyance that is usually fixable with a hand file. However, I recently >>>swapped my tired old straight-flute for a spiral-flute bit. Does the >>>old expression ... 'like a warm knife through butter' bring about a >>>welcome image? Try it ... these bits aren't that expensive and are >>>simply perfect for this application. >>> >>>BTW David, in the entire keytopping procedure, the hand file does not >>>make an appearance until the final 20 minutes or so. It is used only to >>>take the sharp edges off the machine-trimmed plastic. >>> >>>Best, >>> >>>Stan >>> >>>Alan McCoy wrote: >>> >>>>Not at all David. The router is mounted in a router table with a 3/8" >>>>straight bit. The key is on its side on top of the jig with notch down. Then >>>>you slide the jig over the bit with the straight side of the bit defining >>>>the "head" side of the notch and the top of the bit defining the "tail" side >>>>of the notch. Once you have set up the jig, about 3-5 minutes, this is >>>>foolproof. The only problems you'll have are some minor chipping that can >>>>happen (speed and direction of feed are key here as Spurlock discusses in >>>>the article). This is truly minor and easily tauched up when doing the final >>>>hand filing. >>>> >>>>Alan >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>>From: David Ilvedson <ilvey@sbcglobal.net> >>>>>Reply-To: <ilvey@sbcglobal.net>, "College and University Technicians >>>>><caut@ptg.org>" <caut@ptg.org> >>>>>Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 10:19:50 -0700 >>>>>To: <caut@ptg.org> >>>>>Subject: Re: [CAUT] notching >>>>> >>>>>But isn't the corner of the notch rounded, necessitating squaring with a >>>>>file? >>>>> >>>>>David I. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>----- Original message ---------------------------------------- >>>>>From: Alan McCoy <amccoy@mail.ewu.edu> >>>>>To: College and University Technicians " <caut@ptg.org> <caut@ptg.org> >>>>>Received: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 08:45:57 -0700 >>>>>Subject: Re: [CAUT] notching >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>>David, >>>>> >>>>>>I built a router jig, described and designed by Bill Spurlock, for years. >>>>>>The notch cuts are never a problem with this jig. Look in the Journal - >>>>>>probably late 80's. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>>>From: David Ilvedson <ilvey@sbcglobal.net> >>>>>>>Reply-To: <ilvey@sbcglobal.net>, "College and University Technicians >>>>>>><caut@ptg.org>" <caut@ptg.org> >>>>>>>Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2005 15:21:19 -0700 >>>>>>>To: <pianotech@ptg.org>, <caut@ptg.org> >>>>>>>Subject: [CAUT] notching >>>>>>> >>>>>>>List, >>>>>>> >>>>>>>How are you who do keytops making the notch cut? I'm filing by hand at >>>>>>>the >>>>>>>moment... >>>>>>> >>>>>>>David I. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>>_______________________________________________ >>>>>>>caut list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives >>>>>> >>>>>>_______________________________________________ >>>>>>caut list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives >>>>> >>>>>_______________________________________________ >>>>>caut list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>_______________________________________________ >>>>caut list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives >>>> >>> >>> >>>_______________________________________________ >>>caut list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives >> > > >>_______________________________________________ >>caut list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives > > > _______________________________________________ > caut list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives >
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