I've cut a lot of pin blocks out with jigsaws. A big problem is that most blades have too much flex and the cut angle tends to wander away from where you want it. I found this particular blade works pretty well: http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?cat=Power+Tool+Accessories <http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?cat=Power+Tool+Accessories&pid=00 928812000&vertical=TOOL&subcat=Blades&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes> &pid=00928812000&vertical=TOOL&subcat=Blades&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes It's true that the finished product does not rival the band saw, but you can make it work. I like to use epoxy for the final fit to the flange. Do your dry fit first and drill all the screw holes. Then put wax paper between the pin block and flange. Use the thick epoxy paste, smear on the flange side of pin block, screw pin block up to the plate and let it set up. Dean Dean May cell 812.239.3359 PianoRebuilders.com 812.235.5272 Terre Haute IN 47802 _____ From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of Shawn Brock Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 7:56 AM To: Pianotech List Subject: Using a jigsaw to cut pin blocks. List, anyone ever use a jigsaw to cut out a pin block? If so what did you think of the results? Easier than a bandsaw, not as easy... I ask because I'm not sure I want to put out the money for a good bandsaw at this time. Thanks! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/20070605/28b44b21/attachment.html
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