Impact Hammer

[John M. Formsma]

I totally agree! I use the CyberHammer from Reyburn...the cheaper model. 
Works great, and I don't want to be without it. At this point, I think I 
can still tune a wee bit faster with the Fujan than the CyberHammer, but 
I will trade speed for pain-free any day of the week. And, I'm getting 
faster the more I use it.

I would definitely try it since there's a 30-day trial period, but 
expect to still be learning long after 30 days is past. I bought mine in 
July, and just noticed today another variation in feel, so I'm still 
getter better acquainted with it.

JF

Diane Hofstetter wrote:
> The impact hammers are WONDERFUL on uprights!  I have never had any 
> pain in my right shoulder,  arm, or back from tuning uprights with the 
> impact hammer, but have in my left hand/wrist/arm from pounding.
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> It takes a bit of learning to use, especially because we tend to get 
> dependent on knowing when the pin has turned from our body sensations, 
> rather than just from our hearing, when we use the stationary hammer.  
> The impact hammer learning curve is well worth it.
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> Diane Hofstetter
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> ----Original Message Follows----
> From: "A440 Piano Service" <a440 at bresnan.net>
> Reply-To: Pianotech List <pianotech at ptg.org>
> To: "PTG List" <pianotech at ptg.org>
> Subject: Impact Hammer
> Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2006 11:24:05 -0700
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> I'm intrigued with an impact hammer design and am considering 
> purchasing one to try it.
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> Two questions:
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> 1.  Is there a model you'd recommend?  (I'd consider a used one from 
> somebody on the list if you've got one to sell -- contact me off-list)
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> 2.  Everything I read says they're wonderful on vertical pianos. I'm 
> wondering... is there some reason they're not advisable for use on 
> grands?
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> John Dorr
> Helena, MT
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