[CAUT] Plate grinding tool

[Alan McCoy]

Thanks Ron. A fairly recent article by Del?

Alan


> From: Ron Nossaman <rnossaman at cox.net>
> Reply-To: "College and University Technicians <caut at ptg.org>" <caut at ptg.org>
> Date: Wed, 19 Jul 2006 13:31:32 -0500
> To: "College and University Technicians <caut at ptg.org>" <caut at ptg.org>
> Subject: Re: [CAUT] Plate grinding tool
> 
> Alan McCoy wrote:
> 
> 
>> What is the best tool for grinding plates?
> 
> Hi Alan,
> I have no idea what's best, but I use a 4" angle grinder, and
> a die grinder with rotary files. Caution, BIG mess ahead. Eye
> protection, ear protection, and dust mask. Full bug. Don't
> have a strung piano uncovered anywhere in the vicinity either.
> Bass strings die in the presence of iron dust.
> 
> 
>> I want to change some
>> counterbearing bars. While on the topic, is there a consensus as to the best
>> counterbearing angle? Length of front duplex?
>> 
>> Thanks.
>> 
>> Alan
> 
> Look up Del's Journal article for details.
> Ron N