Impact Tuning Hammers

[Conrad Hoffsommer]

Cy,

At 09:35 11/13/2004, you wrote:
>One of my treasured tools from my grandfather is a brace and bit, like 
>this one:
><http://tinyurl.com/3qu7o>http://tinyurl.com/3qu7o

I use my brace primarily for plate screws, though I _have_ used that Schaff 
bit for removing pins for rebuild (When I had more time, muscle and 
ambition, but no 1/2" drill.)

>  When I first complained about the awkward position of tuning a tall 
> upright, my dear wife wondered if this tool might not work.  I haven't 
> tried it; has anyone else?  Schaff even has a socket that will fit it 
> (No. 25, p.46).
>
>You might not have much fine control, but it might be the right tool for 
>this kind of job.  It would sure be a lot more ergonomic on your back.

How would you hold it?


Conrad Hoffsommer

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