Stable Floor tunings?

[Charly Tuner]

Allan,

I'd love to be able to attend those classes, and I will if possible! Thanks.

Terry


>From: "Allan L. Gilreath, RPT" <agilreath@mindspring.com>
>Reply-To: pianotech@ptg.org
>To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
>Subject: RE: Stable Floor tunings?
>Date: Sun, 5 Mar 2000 16:24:00 -0500
>
>Terry,
>
>Having been a dealer and tech for a number of years, i.e. large volume of
>tuning, I can perhaps give a few pointers.
>
>First, stretch.
>Second, eat well.
>Third, try using an impact hammer for verticals.
>Fourth, try "contrast baths" for inflamed tendons, bursa and muscles (4
>minutes in very warm water, 1 minute in very cool water).
>Fifth, check out the classes in piano prep, impact hammers, physical
>therapy, etc. at the Institute in Arlington, VA this summer.
>
>I hope this helps a little.
>
>Allan
>Allan L. Gilreath, RPT
>Assistant Director - PTG National Institute
>July 5-9, 2000 - Arlington, VA
>email:  agilreath@mindspring.com
>Visit the Institute 2000 web page at:  http://www.equaltemperament.com/PTG/
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-pianotech@ptg.org [mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org]On Behalf Of
>Charly Tuner
>Sent: Sunday, March 05, 2000 2:17 PM
>To: pianotech@ptg.org
>Subject: Re: Stable Floor tunings?
>
>Bob,
>
>Very interesting information...which is why I love this list! Btw, After
>only 3 weeks on the job as a floor tuner, and having tuned 4-5 pianos a day
>(I guess that's a lot of pin turning for a newbie!), my tuning hand,
>specifically my fingers and thumb joint is very noticably stiff and painful
>in the morning and late at night...feels like arthritis..and I'm still a
>young man! Wonder if this could just be a result of having NEVER done this
>before, and I may be over-doing it a bit, too much too soon, right out of
>the gate. Anyway, I guess this is part of the game. I am going to start a
>strength training program where i work out...concentrating on neck, back 
>and
>upper body. In the mean time I think I'll take this opportubity to take a
>couple aspirin and soak my hand in some epson salts! Ariverduchee
>
>Terry
>
>
>

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