tuning hammer tip

[James Baker]

I actually used a Baldwin once as a tip wrench.  I got to the piano and my
tip was loose.  I put in on and hoped to make it work.  After a couple of
notes, it was tight and I never did have to tighten it with my wrench.

James Baker

----- Original Message -----
From: "Newton Hunt" <nhunt@optonline.net>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Monday, July 08, 2002 2:58 PM
Subject: Re: tuning hammer tip


> Claudia,
>
> You need a tip wrench for tightening those tips, and taking them off
again.
> They are available from the supply houses.  I am surprised they didn't try
to
> sell yo one. :)
>
> When I use mine I put it on the floor and step on it.  Not with my full
weight,
> just enough to know that it will not come off even with Baldwin pins. :)
>
> Newton
>