Bandsaw blade width for pinblocks

[Carl Meyer]

Yes, you can on some models.  What I don't like is that the blades are too flexible and you have an unwanted angle.

Carl Meyer  Assoc. PTG
Santa Clara, California
cmpiano@attbi.com 


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Love" <davidlovepianos@earthlink.net>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2002 5:19 PM
Subject: Re: Bandsaw blade width for pinblocks


> Phil
> 
> I would have to agree with you there, but can you adjust a jig saw to cut at
> an angle?
> 
> David Love
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Phillip Ford" <fordpiano@earthlink.net>
> To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Sent: May 09, 2002 4:41 PM
> Subject: Re: Bandsaw blade width for pinblocks
> 
> 
> > David,
> > I couldn't say because I prefer to use a jigsaw. I find it easier
> > to move a 6 in saw around than a 6 ft pinblock.
> >
> > Phil F
> >
> >
> > From: "David Love"
> > <davidlovepianos@earthlink.net>
> > To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
> > Subject: Bandsaw blade width for pinblocks
> > Date: Thu, 9 May 2002 16:15:31 -0700
> > X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2600.0000
> > Sender: owner-pianotech@ptg.org
> > Reply-To: pianotech@ptg.org
> >
> > 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.
> >
> > David Love
> >
>