In a message dated Thu, 2 May 2002 7:07:47 PM Eastern Daylight Time, "Farrell" <mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com> writes: >You might want to consider a tabel saw and the Bill Spurlock hammer taping jig: http://www.spurlocktools.com/id35.htm I have not used this myself, but have heard very good things from others about it. If you have a table saw, it might just be the best way to go! > >Terry Farrell > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Isaac OLEG SIMANOT" <oleg-i@wanadoo.fr> >To: "Pianotech Mailing list" <pianotech@ptg.org> >Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2002 5:01 PM >Subject: Large disk sander > > >> Hello, >> >> I am lurking trying to find a large disk sander mounted on a table. >> >> With a $400 budget, is it enough ? >> >> For hammer thinning, what speed and grain will you consider ? >> >> Thanks >> >> Isaac OLEG >> >> PianoTech >> 19 rue Jules Ferry >> 94400 VITRY sur SEINE >> FRANCE >> tel : 033 01 47 18 06 98 >> fax : 033 01 47 18 06 90 >> cell: 06 60 42 58 77 I use the tapering jig from Spurlock and find it accurate and stable. I also like the finish on the felt and moulding if you need to thin the entire hammer. I highly recommend it. You will still need a disc sander to shape the tail, I use a Delta table top 6 inch disc and belt sander coupled with a jig also from Spurlock. I use a 50 grit garnet paper which leaves just a hint of roughness on the tail (not enough to greatly accelerate the wear on the backchecks). With this system I can, to a great degree, control the weight of my hammers, accurately taking the same amount of material from each. Try it you'll like it! David Koelzer DFW
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