Impact Tuning Hammers

[Cy Shuster]

I was thinking just of a pitch raise pass, where you've got to turn the pins 
a lot (1/8 to 1/4 turn).  But you might be able to lean into the brace with 
the end on your chest to free one hand...

--Cy--

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Conrad Hoffsommer" <hoffsoco@martin.luther.edu>
To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Saturday, November 13, 2004 12:49 PM
Subject: Re: Impact Tuning Hammers


> 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