visegrip "voicing"

[philromano@attglobal.net]

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Wendy,

I think it would be helpful to first describe the modification to the =
"voice-grips" pliers. I use the (# 4 or # 5) needle nose pliers. It is =
necessary to grind the jaws of the pliers so they can grip the hammer =
felt where you want to but not crush the entire hammer. Remove some =
metal on the interior of the jaws so they are shaped more like a pincher =
than a flat plier. I've seen someone acheive the same effect by welding =
some ball bearings to the inner tips of the pliers. I have a hand out =
from a class given by Bill Spurlock. It shows the mod to the tool and =
descibes the procedure. I'd be happy to mail or fax you a copy. Sorry, =
no scanner.

Phil Romano
Myrtle Beach, SC

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  From: Joe & Penny Goss=20
  To: pianotech@ptg.org=20
  Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2001 12:01 AM
  Subject: Re: visegrip "voicing"


  Hi Wendy,
  As with any voicing go easy at first and get a feel for what the =
hammer is doing in responce to the vise grips.
  Other than that go to it with the same idea in mind as with asy other =
needle steam etc voicing.
  I like to think of three spots two of which are the same.

  Think upright with me now.
  The tip #1 and the other two the top and bottom sholder.
  Squeezing the two and three will mostly give more rebound to the =
hammer.
  At the tip will soften the tone unless the hammers are like rocks,
  then it will slightly open up the tone.
  Work a little on each piano at the bass tenor break and get the feel =
of what is likely to happen.
  Good luck in your efforts.

  Joe Goss
  imatunr@srvinet.com
  www.mothergoosetools.com
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    From: wparham=20
    To: pianotech@ptg.org=20
    Sent: Friday, June 08, 2001 9:38 PM
    Subject: visegrip "voicing"


    Does anybody know about the technique to use visegrips to voice an =
extremely hard hammer?  Thanks, Wendy

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