Piano Hammer Boring/Drilling Tool/Jig - Angle&Rake, Grand/Upright w/drill guide

Description

Designed and built at Ragland Piano Company in Texarkana....
Here is a hammer boring fixture with the bore angle pivot at the centerline of the hammer - practically eliminating lateral adjustments necessary with other examples when changing bore angle.  There is also onboard rake angle adjustment (from zero to 10 degrees) - no more shimming the vise to set the rake angle.  An eccentric lock secures the hammer in the jig, keeping both hands free for the drilling process (and safely away from the bit).  Four screws of different lengths are included for setting and fine tuning distance from the hammer tail to the drill bit.  Adjustable for different widths of hammer moldings.  There is a small sacrificial platform under the hammer where the bit will penetrate when drilling grand hammers (bit does not penetrate on uprights... or shouldn't).  We include 5 with the jig and more will be available in our eBay store (or you can certainly make them yourself, very simple.... and MUCH better than having to use wood filler on the old style jig to fill the holes).
Ideal use is of course in a drill press and some photos show it mounted in a vise (vise not included).  Again, different from others on the market there is also an attachment (included) that allows drilling with a hand drill.  Clamp flat to edge of table, secure the drill bit guide with one screw.  Hardened inserts guide the drill bit, stop collar on the bit sets the depth.  Great for drilling a few hammers in a customers home, or a whole set in the shop.
I'll post more info later, that's the high points.  I'll also be making a demonstration video in the next few days and will post it here - so add this item to your watch list and check back soon.  If you have questions, please let me know.  Your questions will help me know what additional info to post regarding this tool.  These are custom made here in my shop, I show a five day handling time but it will often be less time than that for us to ship.
I'm Howard Gustafson and your success with my products is very important to me.  Please feel free to contact me, before or after the sale, with any questions you have regarding this item.  I've been in the piano business as a technician for 30+ years and I'm glad to help.  My contact information is included with each shipment and you can also reach me through eBay.