Clyde, I have been using a pounder I made for about a year now and will never go back to using just my fingers again! There was a thread of some duration a few months ago and even a picture in the journal (I think) of the Harvey Keybanger. Mine is a simple dowel with felt on the business end and a loop of elastic attached to the other end. When placed in the palm, the elastic goes around the back of the hand and hooks around the dowel again, which keeps it in your hand. You don't even have to grip it to use it, just keep your thumb on the top where the elastic is attached. I can still play tenths (or any other intervals) one handed to check, as it doesn't get in the way. I don't even necessarily take it off to play the piano when I have finished tuning. Save your fingers! If you use forceful test blows, you need it. Ken Jankura, RPT Newburg, PA
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