Marine band cover plate nail replacement
Sat, 05/09/2015 - 15:42
hi Kinya,
ive been collecting vintage Echo supervampers and marine bands for a while and am looking to customise them.
I've started practising on some mb's, and find milling the reex plates fine. But struggle to mill the cover plates, any recommendations.
also when removing nails, what's the best way to ensure that the reed plates dont bow? I'm using custom combs and want to ensure tother maximum airtightness.
much appreciated
Gareth
Fri, 05/15/2015 - 16:16
#4
Ah so! I get it now.In
Ah so! I get it now.
- In general, drilling into sheet metal is always a tricky proposition (creates oblong holes, lots of jiggy jaggy stuff, etc.)
- I found the high RPMs of a Dremel difficult to control the bit.
- Using a small drill press works much better, if you insist on drilling.
- The best solution I have found, however, is to use a sheet metal punch. The make/model offered by micromark.com works well. I've owned and operated mine for years. The holes will look "factory".
- http://www.micromark.com/power-punch-tool-kit,7775.html
Your Harpsmith, Kinya
Sat, 05/16/2015 - 05:29
#6
Awesome G
Your Harpsmith,
Awesome G
Your Harpsmith, Kinya
Hi Gareth, thanx for joining us at the forum.
Q: "But struggle to mill the cover plates, any recommendations?"
A: Cover plates should not require any milling, please elaborate
Your Harpsmith, Kinya