New Fujan

[John R. Granholm]

FYI, next month's Journal Q&A features an interview with Steve Fujan  
and a discussion of his carbon-fiber lever.

John R. Granholm, RPT
Registered Member, Piano Technicians Guild
Assistant Editor, Piano Technicians Journal
jtuner at qwest.net

On Feb 13, 2007, at 8:26 AM, Kent Swafford wrote:

> I wasn't tempted by the original Fujan aluminum lever, but the new  
> model with the carbon-fiber tube is a much improved beast. The  
> diameter of the carbon-fiber tube is somewhat smaller than the  
> aluminum, and note the new smooth, flush shape where the ball meets  
> the tube. Add the new 20 degree head and an old Hale tip and this  
> thing performs beautifully.
>
> The photo shows a new Fujan with a Faulk titanium lever, both with  
> 20 degree heads and Hale tips. I still use the Faulk as well, but  
> the longer Fujan has greater leverage, is probably stiffer, _and_  
> it weighs less than the Faulk. The Faulk weighs 9.3 oz. and the  
> Fujan weighs 8.6 oz.
>
> Great tools, both,
>
>
> Kent
>







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