Renner key easing pliers

[David ilvedson]

Jon,

I am interested in this tool.  It has a variable voltage control?  
I like the idea of not crushing the wood.

David I.

Date sent:      	Mon, 06 Dec 1999 08:16:07 -0500
To:             	pianotech@ptg.org
From:           	Jon Page <jonpage@mediaone.net>
Subject:        	Re: Renner key easing pliers
Send reply to:  	pianotech@ptg.org

> My favorite tool for easing keys is the 
> Key Bushing Iron available from Pianotek.
> 
> I have the 'swivel' style pliers but only use it
> on the occasional extra tight few.
> 
> With the KBI the bushings are uniform.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Jon Page
> 
> 
> At 10:40 PM 12/05/1999 -0500, you wrote:
> >Dear list,
> >Question: I'm considering obtaining some fine key easing pliers from Renner 
> >(the type designed to enable the tech. to ease the key WHILE IN THE PIANO.  
> >I've seen the 2 types they make, but I'd appreciate having other opinions 
> >from those of you who use both or one of the two.  One type is the taperd 2 
> >jaws parallel pliers (in the original Renner cat. # 1616), the other type is 
> >Not parallel 2 jaws with a "tongue/swivel" thing in the middle. # 1617.      
> >Any thoughts/recommendations will be mostly appreciated.
> >-Dan Amihud  RPT
> >  
> Jon Page,  Harwich Port,  Cape Cod,  Mass.  mailto:jonpage@mediaone.net
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David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA
ilvey@jps.net