[pianotech] [PTG Pianotech]: RE:Vertical Shank Burning

[Al Guecia/Allied PianoCraft]

I saw a similar device that Renner was selling in Bethlehem. Works very well.

Al -
High Point, NC



On Jul 28, 2011, at 11:03 AM, Michael Spreeman wrote:

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> Keith Bowman introduced a new shank heating device in KC that uses a soldering iron with a long brass caul.  
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> His phone #:  717.599.7782
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> Original Message:
> Sent: 07-28-2011 10:37
> From: John Ross
> Subject: Vertical Shank Burning
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> Check your craft stores, or hobby shop. I got a mini heat 'gun' at one.
> In the hobby shop they are used to shrink wrap.
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> John M. Ross
> Ross Piano Service
> Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada
> jrpiano at eastlink.ca
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> Original Message:
> Sent: 07-28-2011 09:21
> From: Paul Milesi
> Subject: Vertical Shank Burning
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> I have many vertical pianos at the school requiring burning (in more ways
> than one, I suppose!).  I have done very little vertical shank burning, and
> wonder what's best for applying heat.  I use the standard alcohol lamp
> (Schaff #185, p.51) for grand shanks, but feel this perhaps isn't good for
> verticals?  Can it be safely used in verticals?  What do others use?  I see
> Schaff offers two different heat guns, at widely divergent prices, on p. 77
> of its catalog (Item Nos. 415 and 416).  Is the more expensive really better
> for this purpose?  Advice appreciated.
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> Paul Milesi
> Staff Piano Technician
> Howard University Department of Music
> Washington, DC
> (202) 806-4565 Shop/Office
> (202) 246-3136 Cell
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