Yamaha shank bending pliers

[Carl Meyer]

Jon, I know I saw them in some catalog at about $225.

I don't think they would be strong enough to do what you want.  I don't know
about Roger's mod, but I think there may be some other tool that would be
suitable and cheaper too.

If you have a picture I'd like to see it.

Carl Meyer  Assoc. PTG
Santa Clara, California
cmpiano@home.com


----- Original Message -----
From: "Jon Ralinovsky" <ralinoj@muohio.edu>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2001 12:11 PM
Subject: Re: Yamaha shank bending pliers


> Carl,
> I just called them, and no luck.
>
> Jon
>
> >I think pianotech has them but they are pricey.
> >
> >Carl Meyer  Assoc. PTG
> >Santa Clara, California
> >cmpiano@home.com
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >  > Hi List,
> >  > I'm trying to find a source for Yamaha shank bending pliers to alter
> >  > them for in-piano damper lead tightening, as per Roger Jolly's
> >  > design.  I think the main advantage of these pliers is that they are
> >  > longer than most, making the job easier.
> >  >
> >  > I called Yamaha US and Schaff, neither one of which carries the
> >  > pliers.  Does anyone have another source for these?  I sure would
> >  > appreciate it.
> >  >
> >  > Respectfully,
> >  > Jon
>
> Jon Ralinovsky
> Piano Technician
> Department of Music
> Miami University
> 513/529-6548