Tuning hammer

Clyde Hollinger cedel@supernet.com
Tue, 16 May 2000 16:02:37 -0400


Carl,

Good humor!  Tuning hammer is indeed a misnomer nowadays, although it is very
commonly used.  Maybe "tuning wrench" sounds strange for some reason, although
it's more accurate.  I also like Schaff's term "tuning lever."

Regards,
Clyde

carl meyer wrote:

> Doug:  You tune with a hammer.  You pound a nail with a wrench.
> Carl Meyer
> Santa Clara Ca.
>
> Doug Mahard wrote:
> >
> > What type(s) of tuning pins are typically found on forte pianos?  I may have
> > to tune one of these and want to be sure I have the correct wrench.
> >
> > Sorry, don't know the make of the instrument.
> >
> > Doug Mahard




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