This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment Wendy, I think it would be helpful to first describe the modification to the = "voice-grips" pliers. I use the (# 4 or # 5) needle nose pliers. It is = necessary to grind the jaws of the pliers so they can grip the hammer = felt where you want to but not crush the entire hammer. Remove some = metal on the interior of the jaws so they are shaped more like a pincher = than a flat plier. I've seen someone acheive the same effect by welding = some ball bearings to the inner tips of the pliers. I have a hand out = from a class given by Bill Spurlock. It shows the mod to the tool and = descibes the procedure. I'd be happy to mail or fax you a copy. Sorry, = no scanner. Phil Romano Myrtle Beach, SC ----- Original Message -----=20 From: Joe & Penny Goss=20 To: pianotech@ptg.org=20 Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2001 12:01 AM Subject: Re: visegrip "voicing" Hi Wendy, As with any voicing go easy at first and get a feel for what the = hammer is doing in responce to the vise grips. Other than that go to it with the same idea in mind as with asy other = needle steam etc voicing. I like to think of three spots two of which are the same. Think upright with me now. The tip #1 and the other two the top and bottom sholder. Squeezing the two and three will mostly give more rebound to the = hammer. At the tip will soften the tone unless the hammers are like rocks, then it will slightly open up the tone. Work a little on each piano at the bass tenor break and get the feel = of what is likely to happen. Good luck in your efforts. Joe Goss imatunr@srvinet.com www.mothergoosetools.com ----- Original Message -----=20 From: wparham=20 To: pianotech@ptg.org=20 Sent: Friday, June 08, 2001 9:38 PM Subject: visegrip "voicing" Does anybody know about the technique to use visegrips to voice an = extremely hard hammer? Thanks, Wendy ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/57/ca/24/46/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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