Scanavini reshape jig
Scanavini reshape jig
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Ergonomic, durable, customisable,
Default workable width: 10.75mm (shims can be used to make it a bit wider)
The starter kit comprises 1 blue, 1 green, 1 yellow and 1 red bodies (colors might differ from model). 4 white and 4 black sides, a set of screws, a roll of tape and 2 sets of 4 pre-cut strips (4 shorts and 4 longs) of abrasive film as used in our microfinishing film kit and on our paddles. 4 isopropyl alcohol wipes are also provided to degrease surfaces before assembly.
Please note the roll of tape provided with the kit is expected to last you a while if you follow the assembly instructions here below:
Assembly instructions
1 - always degrease the body of a jig and the back of the abrasive strip before assembling (isopropyl alcohol recommended, or use the provided wipes)
2 - start sticking the tape past the first shoulder of the body and line it up to the center while stretching it on
* make sure not to over or under stretch the tape so it adheres to the surface smoothly
* use a sharp blade to cut the tape past the second shoulder
* massage the tape well onto the plastic to ensure good bond
3 - apply a strip of (degreased) abrasive to the double sided tape, massage it on to ensure maximum bond
4 - line the sides with the screw holes and lock the screws in
* to change the abrasive strip, dismantle the screws and sides, tear off the old tape and start again from step 1. ALWAYS use a degreasing agent before applying the adhesive.
* use your own abrasive if you prefer.
Using the tool
Used with the correct technique, the jig can give round or pointy hammers. Our best advice: imagine working with a strip of sand paper and building the surface up for both sides, from the bottom up.
Another way is to use the jig without abrasive mounted on and to pull a long strip of abrasive through the jig that remains in the same position through the motion.
A demonstration video will be published later in the year, keep an eye out or subscribe to our newsletter to be notified.
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- Weight: 0.14 g
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I received the shaping jig in excellent condition. The design is impressive, the construction is solid, and I’m confident it will provide reliable service for many years
This is a great little hammer shaping jig. It saves time. It’s worth the money. Very easy to use. Love the options.
This jig is great. I love how you can line it up, put the sandpaper down and pull it straight every time. Round, diamond or any shape is possible. You get quicker and quicker as you use it more.
Well thought out design. I'll have to use it for a while to have an opinion on it as a tool per se as opposed to using the free hand strips I'm accustomed to but I suspect it's going to make a big difference in squaring the finished surface of the hammer. For the top two sections you can easily do this by using a wider strips of sandpaper, but going down in the midrange and bass you have use single-hammer width strips and having a side piece on the tool is very useful.
I have shaped hammers primarily by hand for the last 10 years. This is the first jig I have acquired that makes the job easier and quicker and actually gives you more accuracy than less. Because the guides fit so well, you can actually concentrate more effort on the consistency of the downward pressure and less on lining up the jig correctly on the hammer because the jig aligns itself and fits very snug. Worth every single penny.