Let My Hammer Go!

[TunerJeff@aol.com]

Dear Bill,

     Perhaps you simply have a 'magnetic' personality. Seriously! If you have
a bit of play in the tip, and the pin won't let go, you might want to
de-gauss the metallic portions of your tuning implements.
     Check your local Radio-Shuck for a de-magetizer or head for the local
electronics shop and inquire about a one-time de-gauss of the affected
portions. (....or mebbe you'll need to call NASA for use of the room-size
de-gaussment equipment used on satellites before launching. Ask for an
appointment, and walk YOURSELF into the room. OK?)

Magnetically Speaking,
Jeffrey T. Hickey, RPT
Oregon Coast Piano Services
TunerJeff @ aol.com

ps- If you have one of those 'magnetic pick-ups' for loose screws dropped
inside a piano. Keep your hammer and tips AWAY from it. Right? Exposing steel
to a magnetic field will eventually affect it, if they are in physical
contact... it's even quicker.
;>)