On 29-dec-04, at 15:49, Matthew wrote: > Greetings fellow Piano Techs, > > This is my first post to the list serve so please be merciful. :-) > > I will be purchasing a new tuning hammer soon as my old lever has seen > quite a bit of wear and tear. I am curious as to the different styles > of hammers you all use and if you have any recommendations as to > tuning levers that have stood the test of time and ones that may not > be quite as good as they were advertised. > Do some of you carry multiple tuning hammers depending on the piano > you come across? Say, a heavier hammer for pitch raises and then > switch to a lighter one for more precision work? > > Thanks, > > Matt Lavender _______________________________________________ > pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives > > Hi Matthew and welcome, I have used all kinds of hammers and since around 1990 have exclusively used the Yamaha hammer with tip nr 1 only. It is a very balanced hammer with a good weight which helps you tune and it is thick enough to not hurt your hand. Also, since there are no moving parts other than the tip (which I never remove anyway because it fits on all tuning pins anyway) there is no irritating clicking of a tuning hammer shaft inside the base of the hammer (very irritating that, and especially so with Steinway type hammers. Of course the list of hammers is a long one, but you asked.... (; >)) friendly greetings from André Oorebeek Vita Dura Est
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