CAPSTANDAN@AOL.COM wrote: > > Dear list, > Question: I'm considering obtaining some fine key easing pliers from Renner > (the type designed to enable the tech. to ease the key WHILE IN THE PIANO. > I've seen the 2 types they make, but I'd appreciate having other opinions > from those of you who use both or one of the two. One type is the taperd 2 > jaws parallel pliers (in the original Renner cat. # 1616), the other type is > Not parallel 2 jaws with a "tongue/swivel" thing in the middle. # 1617. > Any thoughts/recommendations will be mostly appreciated. > -Dan Amihud RPT Dan, I had my eyes on those for a year or more and then happened upon a job where it would have enabled me to do the work in half the time - and better! Ordered them by overnight delivery and they paid for themselves with the one job. The one I got was from Pianotek, but it's the same as your Renner #1617. Before you try it you may think the swivel plate makes it clumsy to use, but you soon discover that it couldn't be easier. Paul S. Larudee, RPT Richmond, CA
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