The First Cut

The photo on the left shows the keyblank on the bandsaw. I'm making the first cut between key #24 (B) and key #25 (C). The throat depth on your bandsaw probably won't be large enough for the blade to reach between key #24 and key #25. In this case, make your first cut between whichever B key and C key your bandsaw will permit. The ultimate goal is to cut between all of the B's and C's and between all of the E's and F's. It really doesn't matter where you make your first cut as long as it's between a B and C key or between an E and F key. This cut is made all the way from the back of the keyboard blank to the front and will divide the keyboard blank into 2 pieces.

The photo on the right shows the result of this first cut. Try not to cut too slowly as this causes shakiness and a wavy cut.