I"m just curious as to what other types of levers exist out there. I'm itch'n to save $$ for that convention , then spend some on new gadgets at the convention. ;) Marshall ----- Original Message ----- From: "Greg Newell" <gnewell@ameritech.net> To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2006 10:17 AM Subject: Re: tips > Marshall, > If you're really itchin' to spend money that you say you don't > have ...... I really love my new Fujan lever. Really fantastic feel for > the pin. > > Greg Newell > > > > > At 08:25 AM 2/19/2006, you wrote: >>So what is your favorite lever that speeds up your tunings? I use the >>schaff and it seems to work for me so far. >>Marshall >>----- Original Message ----- From: "Nichols" <nicho@zianet.com> >>To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech@ptg.org> >>Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2006 12:43 AM >>Subject: RE: tips >> >> >>>At 07:49 PM 2/18/2006 -0600, you wrote: >>>>At 13:20 2/18/2006, you wrote: >>>>>Marshall, >>>>> >>>>>Changing the knuckle and all is by far easier, than trying to get the >>>>>tip off. To get the tip off you have to have the right tip tool. >>>>> >>>>>If you have a Schaff extendable hammer you can not do any better, >>>>>unless you are competing for the strangest or most elaborate tool. >>>>>That hammer is what 90 percent of the tuners use and there is a reason: >>>>>because it is the best. >>>>> >>>>>William Benjamin >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>>>If you have a Schaff extendable hammer you can not do any better, >>>>>>unless you are competing for the strangest or most elaborate tool. >>>>> >>>>>HAH! >>>>>I'm sorry, and I beg to differ. A LOT. >>>>> >>>>>Respectfully, >>>>>Guy Nichols, RPT >>>> >>>> >>>>I agree and disagree with you both, A LOT! >>>> >>>>I have used a Schaff extension w/rosewood handle for almost 30 years. >>>>I works for me. It works for William. I have no need or desire to >>>>purchase another. >>> >>>Just a note, Conradus. I've used-up a few Schaff extension hammers. >>>Nothing the matter with them. My dad actually broke one, and epoxied the >>>dern thing! I have a short one for a spare, and two old ones as >>>"floaters" I've bought several replacement extension shafts over the >>>years. Kent even gave me a new one once after I broke a shaft on one his >>>SF-10s. (back when he was with BPO) But.... for me, (as you point out), >>>I've found a much more appropriate lever, that made my fatigue level less >>>and speeded-up my tunings. >>> >>>>I have tried others. They didn't work for my physique or technique. >>>> >>>>Guy has much larger hands than I do. I can see where the size and shape >>>>of the Schaff could be uncomfortable. >>>> >>>>If whatever shape works for you, then _that_ is the best in the world. >>>> >>>>You're both right/wrong... >>>> >>>>One size does NOT fit all. >>> >>>Understood. It's why I didn't offer an option. I just disagreed with the >>>statement suggesting that Marshall need not look around. A mind is like a >>>parachute....... >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>>Conrad Hoffsommer >>>>You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say will be misquoted, >>>>then used against you. >>> >>> >>>Hugs, >>>G >>> >>>_______________________________________________ >>>Pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives >> >>_______________________________________________ >>Pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives > > Greg Newell > Greg's piano Forté > mailto:gnewell@ameritech.net > _______________________________________________ > Pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives
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