Allan, I'd love to be able to attend those classes, and I will if possible! Thanks. Terry >From: "Allan L. Gilreath, RPT" <agilreath@mindspring.com> >Reply-To: pianotech@ptg.org >To: <pianotech@ptg.org> >Subject: RE: Stable Floor tunings? >Date: Sun, 5 Mar 2000 16:24:00 -0500 > >Terry, > >Having been a dealer and tech for a number of years, i.e. large volume of >tuning, I can perhaps give a few pointers. > >First, stretch. >Second, eat well. >Third, try using an impact hammer for verticals. >Fourth, try "contrast baths" for inflamed tendons, bursa and muscles (4 >minutes in very warm water, 1 minute in very cool water). >Fifth, check out the classes in piano prep, impact hammers, physical >therapy, etc. at the Institute in Arlington, VA this summer. > >I hope this helps a little. > >Allan >Allan L. Gilreath, RPT >Assistant Director - PTG National Institute >July 5-9, 2000 - Arlington, VA >email: agilreath@mindspring.com >Visit the Institute 2000 web page at: http://www.equaltemperament.com/PTG/ > >-----Original Message----- >From: owner-pianotech@ptg.org [mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org]On Behalf Of >Charly Tuner >Sent: Sunday, March 05, 2000 2:17 PM >To: pianotech@ptg.org >Subject: Re: Stable Floor tunings? > >Bob, > >Very interesting information...which is why I love this list! Btw, After >only 3 weeks on the job as a floor tuner, and having tuned 4-5 pianos a day >(I guess that's a lot of pin turning for a newbie!), my tuning hand, >specifically my fingers and thumb joint is very noticably stiff and painful >in the morning and late at night...feels like arthritis..and I'm still a >young man! Wonder if this could just be a result of having NEVER done this >before, and I may be over-doing it a bit, too much too soon, right out of >the gate. Anyway, I guess this is part of the game. I am going to start a >strength training program where i work out...concentrating on neck, back >and >upper body. In the mean time I think I'll take this opportubity to take a >couple aspirin and soak my hand in some epson salts! Ariverduchee > >Terry > > > ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
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