Yamaha shank bending pliers

[Ron Nossaman]

>Hi List,
>I'm trying to find a source for Yamaha shank bending pliers to alter 
>them for in-piano damper lead tightening, as per Roger Jolly's 
>design.  I think the main advantage of these pliers is that they are 
>longer than most, making the job easier.
>
>Jon Ralinovsky


Jon,
If you don't find the expensive pliers to modify, a little creative
blacksmithing on these, or something like them should do the trick for $10.
Harbor Freight.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=33203

If at first you don't succeed, modify your premise and go shopping.

Ron N