Kallie, It will help some because it gives you more mechanical advantage and thereby allows you to control the overswing of the pitch that happens when the pin finally moves. The downside is when handle is extended, the shaft is more springy than before and may confuse your feel of pin and what it is doing. I eventually bought a second long handled lever that does a good job and I can slide my hand down its length if I find a normal pin. Hope this helps, Warren Kallie Swanepoel wrote: > Hi list > > I'm using a tuning hammer with an adjustable handle. Would it be correct to > give the handle more length on pianos with tighter pins? Does the length of > the handle play a roll in the stability or speed of a tuning? How about > some advice from some experienced technicians. > > Best regards > > Kallie Swanepoel > South Africa -- Warren Fisher RPT fish@Communique.net 1422 Briarwood Dr. Slidell, LA 70458-3102
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