Removing a Area of the Pinblock,
Preparing for the Transplant!
In order to transplant
a "Delignite" pinblock into a portion of the original pinblock, you first
must remove the wood from that area, so the "Delignite" can be transplanted
in it' s place. I start by marking the area around the pins, staying as
far as possible from where the holes are
presently located, and at the same time, striving
t o keep most if not all of the holes where the plate
must be fastened by screws. I drill a pilot hole, and then,
in a grand, use my trusty "Sawzall" to cut just inside
of the line that I marked. I usually
find it necessary to use a "Fosterner Bit" near the ends where
the radius is just too tight for the saw
to turn, or due to lack of space.
After the desired area is removed,
I use my router to make sure the walls are
parallel, and if necessary, a sanding
drum to remove the areas where my router will not fit. My last
step is to check the sidewalls with
a square for straightness. This helps greatly when
fitting the insert to the piano. Of Course, the old pinblock MUST
be stable, and not delaminating for the implant to hold properly.
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