tips

[Paul McCloud]

Greg:
	I was wondering how that Fujan lever clears the plate struts.  Do you have
any problems with that?  Is it balanced or heavy on the tip?  I'm curious
to know.
	Paul McCloud
	San Diego


> [Original Message]
> From: Greg Newell <gnewell@ameritech.net>
> To: Pianotech List <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Date: 02/19/2006 7:17:33 AM
> Subject: Re: tips
>
> Marshall,
>          If you're really itchin' to spend money that you say you don't 
> have ...... I really love my new Fujan lever. Really fantastic feel for
the 
> pin.
>
> Greg Newell
>
>
>
>
> At 08:25 AM 2/19/2006, you wrote:
> >So what is your favorite lever that speeds up your tunings?  I use the 
> >schaff and it seems to work for me so far.
> >Marshall
> >----- Original Message ----- From: "Nichols" <nicho@zianet.com>
> >To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech@ptg.org>
> >Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2006 12:43 AM
> >Subject: RE: tips
> >
> >
> >>At 07:49 PM 2/18/2006 -0600, you wrote:
> >>>At 13:20 2/18/2006, you wrote:
> >>>>Marshall,
> >>>>
> >>>>Changing the knuckle and all is by far easier, than trying to get the 
> >>>>tip off.   To get the tip off you have to have the right tip tool.
> >>>>
> >>>>If you have a Schaff extendable hammer you can not do any better, 
> >>>>unless you are competing for the strangest or most elaborate 
> >>>>tool.   That hammer is what 90 percent of the tuners use and there is
a 
> >>>>reason: because it is the best.
> >>>>
> >>>>William Benjamin
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>>>If you have a Schaff extendable hammer you can not do any better, 
> >>>>>unless you are competing for the strangest or most elaborate tool.
> >>>>
> >>>>HAH!
> >>>>I'm sorry, and I beg to differ. A LOT.
> >>>>
> >>>>Respectfully,
> >>>>Guy Nichols, RPT
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>I agree and disagree with you both, A LOT!
> >>>
> >>>I have used a Schaff extension  w/rosewood handle for almost 30 
> >>>years.  I works for me. It works for William. I have no need or desire 
> >>>to purchase another.
> >>
> >>Just a note, Conradus. I've used-up a few Schaff extension hammers. 
> >>Nothing the matter with them. My dad actually broke one, and epoxied
the 
> >>dern thing! I have a short one for a spare, and two old ones as 
> >>"floaters" I've bought several replacement extension shafts over the 
> >>years. Kent even gave me a new one once after I broke a shaft on one
his 
> >>SF-10s. (back when he was with BPO) But.... for me, (as you point out), 
> >>I've found a much more appropriate lever, that made my fatigue level
less 
> >>and speeded-up my tunings.
> >>
> >>>I have tried others. They didn't work for my physique or technique.
> >>>
> >>>Guy has much larger hands than I do. I can see where the size and
shape 
> >>>of the Schaff could be uncomfortable.
> >>>
> >>>If whatever shape works for you, then _that_ is the best in the world.
> >>>
> >>>You're both right/wrong...
> >>>
> >>>One size does NOT fit all.
> >>
> >>Understood. It's why I didn't offer an option. I just disagreed with
the 
> >>statement suggesting that Marshall need not look around. A mind is like
a 
> >>parachute.......
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>>Conrad Hoffsommer
> >>>You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say will be
misquoted, 
> >>>then used against you.
> >>
> >>
> >>Hugs,
> >>G
> >>
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