[pianotech] Harpsichord Tuning Pin Torque?

reggaepass at aol.com reggaepass at aol.com
Thu Sep 16 10:40:09 MDT 2010


Cy,


I tune a Zuckerman and a Hyman weekly (at minimum), both with "T" handle tools. For me, the lever style wrenches provide too much leverage.  I feel that I have more control directly over the pin (and the torque is so low, added leverage is not needed).


Alan Eder





-----Original Message-----
From: Cy Shuster <cy at shusterpiano.com>
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Sent: Thu, Sep 16, 2010 7:59 am
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Harpsichord Tuning Pin Torque?


I've only tried to tune one a few times, and it feels about like an acoustic guitar.  I struggle to make fine movements, because I'm not used to that open-a-tube-of-toothpaste motion, for one, and I don't have a stable platform to move against.  The last one I tried had a tiny T-handle; I was wishing for a more familiar lever.  Any particular ergonomic tips? 
 
--Cy-- 
 
Cy Shuster, RPT 
Albuquerque, NM 
 
www.shusterpiano.com 
www.facebook.com/shusterpiano 
 

 
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