Renner key easing pliers

[Bdshull@AOL.COM]

Hi, Dan:

I think 1616 is convenient, but should be used sparingly, for those concert 
stage emergencies under time pressure.  I have used the 1616 for many years - 
I've worn it out and bent it up a little.  It is a specialty tool, best used 
in emergencies, and not for wholesale easing.  It will eventually start 
binding and the working portion will begin to bend, requiring rebending, 
which I believe reduces its stiffness.  I certainly would include stack 
removal for any quote for warranty work on new pianos with wholesale 
keybushing tightness.  I haven't used the 1617, but based on the 
recommendations on the list, I will have to order it.  It appears to be more 
substantial, and protects the outside of the key better (the 1616 can dent 
the side of the key).  

Bill Shull
University of Redlands, La Sierra University
  
  the In a message dated 12/5/99 7:55:17 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
CAPSTANDAN@AOL.COM writes:

<< 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 >>