tips

[pianotune05]

I"m just curious as to what other types of levers exist out there.  I'm 
itch'n to save $$ for that convention , then spend some on new gadgets at 
the convention. ;)
Marshall
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Greg Newell" <gnewell@ameritech.net>
To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2006 10:17 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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