This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment Terry, My method is to clamp, a section at a time, with small "c" clamps, = (hobbiest type). Prop them up for easy access. Oh, I use three clamps. = One on each end and one in the middle. I use 1/2" x 3/4" Oak strips w/ = "camper foam seal" on one side to grab/cushion the shanks. The middle = clamp is slimmed down, so it'll go between the shanks. The bottom of the = clamps sit on a piece of 1/4" plywood that is laid over the wippens. I = use a 3" Rubber Sanding Disc. The sticky backed discs, I get from 3M. I = like to use 40 grit, as it leaves a little "roughness" for the = backchecks to "grab". With a little practice you can become very = accurate at getting the "proper" arch. (Go slowly and move the = drill/sanding disc in the desired "arch") This is, I liken, much like = "sculpting" and can be kinda fun.<G> Oh, BTW, you could use Spurlocks Hammer Shank Clamp instead of the Oak = Thingees I have. They're made out of Aluminum Channel and have rubber in = the channel to protect the shanks. A good tool! Reasonably inexpensive, = well made. I hope this helps. Best Regards, Joe Garrett, R.P.T. Captain, Tool Police Squares R I ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/98/e0/a7/7d/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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