[pianotech] Tight Tuning Pins

[John Formsma]

On Thu, Jan 1, 2009 at 11:05 AM, Jeff Deutschle <oaronshoulder at gmail.com>wrote:

>
> Do you use more of a jerk or more of a smooth pull style?
>

I do both, and sometimes a combination, depending on the piano.  Some do
better with a smooth motion -- some do better with an impact motion.


> I have never felt a need for a stiffer hammer. It seems that there is so
> much spring to the pin (otherwise how could the center of the stability
> "dip" be found) that any spring in the hammer would not be significant.
>


All I can say is try a stiff hammer for a couple weeks of regular use, and
then see what you think. :-)  As someone else mentioned, some come with a
30-day trial period.

-- 
JF
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