Stable Floor tunings?

[Allan L. Gilreath, RPT]

Terry,

Having been a dealer and tech for a number of years, i.e. large volume of
tuning, I can perhaps give a few pointers.

First, stretch.
Second, eat well.
Third, try using an impact hammer for verticals.
Fourth, try "contrast baths" for inflamed tendons, bursa and muscles (4
minutes in very warm water, 1 minute in very cool water).
Fifth, check out the classes in piano prep, impact hammers, physical
therapy, etc. at the Institute in Arlington, VA this summer.

I hope this helps a little.

Allan
Allan L. Gilreath, RPT
Assistant Director - PTG National Institute
July 5-9, 2000 - Arlington, VA
email:  agilreath@mindspring.com
Visit the Institute 2000 web page at:  http://www.equaltemperament.com/PTG/

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pianotech@ptg.org [mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org]On Behalf Of
Charly Tuner
Sent: Sunday, March 05, 2000 2:17 PM
To: pianotech@ptg.org
Subject: Re: Stable Floor tunings?

Bob,

Very interesting information...which is why I love this list! Btw, After
only 3 weeks on the job as a floor tuner, and having tuned 4-5 pianos a day
(I guess that's a lot of pin turning for a newbie!), my tuning hand,
specifically my fingers and thumb joint is very noticably stiff and painful
in the morning and late at night...feels like arthritis..and I'm still a
young man! Wonder if this could just be a result of having NEVER done this
before, and I may be over-doing it a bit, too much too soon, right out of
the gate. Anyway, I guess this is part of the game. I am going to start a
strength training program where i work out...concentrating on neck, back and
upper body. In the mean time I think I'll take this opportubity to take a
couple aspirin and soak my hand in some epson salts! Ariverduchee

Terry