In a message dated 20/11/01 5:07:33 AM, Kallie writes: <<" 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?" >> Kallie; We need to use our tools (extension hammer) as efficiently as possible. A reason to use the 'extension' feature is to maintain ease of tuning without unneedfully straining your arm and shoulder joints/muscles/ligaments on TIGHT pins. Will it change the "feel" of the hammer? ..yes but so do the TIGHT pins. Will it slow down the tuning?....yes, possibly, but so do the TIGHT pins. The trade off is whether to accept a 'changed' feel for an altered technique which will spare your hands/arms undue strain..or whether to tough it out because REAL tuners don't use their hammers' "extension" feature. So the 'feel' is different from what we are used to...so what?.... does the S&S grand 'feel' the same as the wurlitzer spinet we just tuned?................... No Kallie my thought is to use your hammer in the most efficient manner and if that means extending the handle than by all means extend it and get used to the different feel(s) while saving your body parts.. :-) My view. Jim Bryant (FL)
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