[pianotech] Fujan tuning hammer review

[PJR]

Hi Michael,

Great article on the Fujan!   As someone who just a week ago received 
the new Fujan hammer,  let me say that the Fujan hammer is an awesome 
tool, but my first impression is that it is very hard on the hand.  I 'm 
not happy with the fact that you are gripping cold, hard steel rather 
than a softer wood, fiberglass or rubberized handle.  If there has to be 
some flexing, I would like it to be between the handle and my hand.  The 
thin "plastic" coating on the carbon steel rod is not sufficient for a 
cushion for me.    Have others found this to be a problem?

Another concern is that the 11" handle with the ball stretches my tool 
case to its limit.  I know I can correct this with the 9" handle howerver.

Phil Ryan
Miami Beach



Michael Musial wrote:
> Hi
>
> Recently there has been discussion of tuning levers on this list. I 
> have been using a Fujan hammer for some months now and would like to 
> share my take on its use. I made a website to present these 
> observations in detail....  maybe too much detail  :)
>
> Hope you find it worthwhile...
>
>
> http://thundermush.com/fujan/
>
>
>
> Michael Musial RPT
>
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