padded hammer handle

[pianolover@worldspy.net]

Rodney,

thanks for the reply! It seems there are quite a few good ideas, including yours! Thanks

Terry

On Wed, 01 March 2000, Rodney Pritchett wrote:

> 
> pianolover@worldspy.net wrote:
> > 
> > HAs anyone "padded" their tuning hammer handles? I am thinking about wrapping the handle of my hammer with a thin foam and then covering that with something like you might find on racing bike handlebars. I am hoping that it will lessen the stress on my hand, fingers and thumb when tuning, without sacrificing any, or too much control and/or feel. I'd appreciate you comments and tips on the best way to do this. Thanks!
> > 
> > Terry
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> Terry,
> 
> If you use an impact type technique, you can go to your local sporting
> goods store (Sports Authority, etc.) and purchase a pair of weight
> lifters gloves (S/M/L/XL).  These have the fingers cut just below the
> knuckles so there is freedom of movement there, but the main feature is
> a heavy leather pad on the palm to cushion the blow.  They also have a
> mesh back which allows the hand to breathe and remain cool(er), and a
> velcro fastener (which I don't fasten for the same reason).  I think I
> paid $7.95 for the last pair I bought.  For about double that you can
> get a gel filled pad.  The drawback is that you only use one glove of
> the pair.  Now if I knew a left-handed tuner . . .
> 
> Also, on my "pounding" fingers - index and middle - I use the rubber
> finger thingees that people who have to handle lots of paper use.  These
> also help to cushion the blow.  The are available at office supply
> stores.  I've thought of adding additional holes in these to provide
> more ventilation, because prolonged use without removing them tends to
> make one think of "swamp finger" syndrome.
> 
> Proper battle attire can make a difference at the end of a day of
> tuning.
> 
> Rodney Pritchett
> Marietta, GA


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