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by Bill Reichert
Mon Feb 28, 2011 1:59 pm
Forum: Tools and Techniques
Topic: A Fein modification and a simple jig
Replies: 9
Views: 4283

Re: A Fein modification and a simple jig

I can't believe that the molding is the same as the six panel interior doors I am making for my house! I cut and milled the lumber from an 80' ash tree on my property. The molding is mahogany with ash and cherry panels. The stiles and rails are joined with "floating" tenons. (double mortis...
by Bill Reichert
Tue Jan 20, 2009 12:54 pm
Forum: Tools and Techniques
Topic: Vacuum pumps?
Replies: 5
Views: 1341

First post from a player piano rebuilder

You CAN use a vacuum motor with a simple bleed. Grainger has several models to choose from. The bleed would just be a wood box with in/out holes for the hose and a third hole for the bleed. The bleed is a box with a round hole. On the inside of the bleed is a disk with a piece of leather and an eyel...