Tuning Forks... Terry

[Terry Beckingham]

Thanks Brian. The nearest RCT is right here in my home. I have already
checked my forks with it. One is 1.79 cents flat and the other is 0.81 cents
flat. Just holding them by the knob at the bottom for a few seconds seems to
warm them up and cause them to go even flatter. For that reason, I have been
reluctant to try to tune them myself.

Unfortunately the nearest RPT in our chapter is 400 miles away. Two of the
RPTs in our chapter have been very helpful but get togethers are infrequent
because of the distance and they are both very busy. As far as I know, I am
the only technician within about a 300 mile radius up in this area (northern
Manitoba).

Cheers

Terry

At 07:20 PM 10/30/99 -0400, you wrote:
>Hi Terry,
>
>I hope you'll forgive me for sticking my nose in here, but I have a thought
>or two.
>
>If there's anyone who's close by who has an SAT or RCT, it might be
>worthwhile to get together with them and explore just where your tuning fork
>is, perhaps give it a tuning, and then tune A 440 on a piano with your fork,
>seeing how it goes, and comparing it with the machine.  It wouldn't take
>long to do, and it might be a good chance to interact with another
>technician.  I don't know about you, but I really enjoy interacting with
>other technicians.  I don't own an SAT or RCT, but I do have a well
>calibrated Tunelab that I'd be willing to explore with any of my fellow
>technicians.
>
>Don't be shy about asking for help from others in your guild chapter.  Many
>of them will remember very well what it's like to wonder about the very same
>things you do.  It would likely be interesting for both of you.  Then a few
>years from now, when there's a newbie coming to the meetings who needs some
>help, perhaps you can pass along the same gifts of knowledge, help,
>friendship and encouragement that you will receive.
>
>Whether or not you do purchase an SAT, do develop your relationships with
>other professionals in your area.  I've tried to do it both ways, isolating
>myself from other professionals, and interacting with other technicians.  I
>much prefer the later.  I'm only sorry I wasted 15 years finding that out.
>
>Just my $0.02
>
>Good luck with your pursuits.
>
>Brian Trout
>Quarryville, PA
>btrout@desupernet.net
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Terry Beckingham <beckingt@mb.sympatico.ca>
>To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
>Sent: Saturday, October 30, 1999 4:43 PM
>
>
>> Hi Bill,
>>
>> I tried to send this to you as a private post, but it came back twice
>saying
>> user unknown.
>>
>> Thanks for putting my mind at ease.  The more I think about it, the more
>> I think that I will purchase an Accu-fork, even if it is just for the
>> exam. Cost up here would be about $300 Canadian, but it would be worth it
>> if it helped me pass.
>>
>> Terry
>>
>>
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