[Files] Odd tuning system (Modified by Kent Swafford)

[Robin Stevens]

Has anyone had any experience tuning a grand with a tuning system as  
per the
attached photos. It is a Brinsmead of about 1880 vintage.

The key supplied in the piano is used for tuning, and on trying a  
couple of
pins I was amazed how easy the small tool turned the pin. I would say  
it had
the same resistance and feel as a guitar machine head.

I have to tune this piano in a couple of months after fitting a  
Dampp-Chaser
system.

It is about 20 cents flat, and  replacing broken strings might be a  
problem.

Why was this system not continued with. Was it cost, or just the plain  
fact
it was not efficient?

Maybe some of the English tuners might has a answer.

Regards

Robin Stevens

[Photos at:]

https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/files/attachments/e9/bb/31/d0/ 
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https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/files/attachments/03/7b/84/3a/ 
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https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/files/attachments/4b/4d/73/26/ 
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