Matt The suggestion of looking for new levers at the PTG Annual is sound advice. I have scheduled classes by Charles Faulk on the benefits of a titanium hammer,. He promises to introduce an even lighter tuning lever. Dean Reyburn will feature a new ergonomic impact hammer in his class. That's a sneak preview of what you can expect at the June 15-19 Institute. Joel Joel A. Jones Institute Director Kansas City, HOME June 15 - 19, 2005 608 833 1488 On Dec 29, 2004, at 9:04 AM, Terry wrote: > Hi Matt, > > Welcome to the List. I use an impact lever for pitch raises on > verticals, > and a Renner/Bowman creation for everything else. And of course, mine > are > the best. > > Beyond stating what we use though, it's really pretty hard to suggest > to > someone what type lever might work best for them. Some folks will > swear that > this or that design is superior - and maybe it is for them, but > perhaps not > for you. I really think the best thing to do is to go to a PTG > conference > (you DO go, right?) - the Annual in KC would be a good choice, and try > as > many different types as you can (there will be dozens of diffent > styles to > try). Talk to different folks about why they like their lever. And then > cross your fingers and take a plunge! > > Terry Farrell > > >> Greetings fellow Piano Techs, >> >> This is my first post to the list serve so please be merciful. :-) >> >> I will be purchasing a new tuning hammer soon as my old lever has seen > quite >> a bit of wear and tear. I am curious as to the different styles of >> hammers >> you all use and if you have any recommendations as to tuning levers >> that >> have stood the test of time and ones that may not be quite as good as >> they >> were advertised. >> Do some of you carry multiple tuning hammers depending on the piano >> you > come >> across? Say, a heavier hammer for pitch raises and then switch to a > lighter >> one for more precision work? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Matt Lavender > > > _______________________________________________ > pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives > >
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