tips

[Greg Newell]

Paul,
         I originally thought I wasn't going to like it and have to return 
it. I'm glad to say I was WAY wrong. I bought the 11 degree head and 2 tip 
extensions (I only use one) and the 2nd smallest tube. I haven't had much 
of any problem clearing the plate struts but I did run into a problem on A0 
on one upright where there wasn't enough clearance to get on the pin. I 
just popped out the old Watanabe and used it on that one pin only. The 
balance is good and the feel on the pin is great! I think I'd like to try 
the other length tubes but that'll have to wait for a better cash flow 
time. One small issue I had to get used to was that the head is a little 
fat and I had some trouble seeing around it to put the tip on the next pin. 
That's about the only real draw back that I can think of. I use the hollow 
tube to carry a few mutes and ear plugs. While tuning and daydreaming I was 
wondering if putting something else in there it might double as an impact 
lever. Tuning just allows too much time for daydreaming I guess. :-)


best,
Greg Newell


At 10:28 AM 2/19/2006, you wrote:
>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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