Tuning Lever for a Beginner

[Pianoman]

I am, as I have one that I use that I made from Poplar with a ball end made 
from applewood.
James
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: <reggaepass at aol.com>
To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2007 8:59 AM
Subject: Re: Tuning Lever for a Beginner


> How many other ball-end lever lovers are there?
>
> Alan E.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
>
> After a number of years with a nylon handled non-extension Scaff lever, 
> and another number of years with a lovely laminated handle Hale extension 
> lever, I made a ball end lever with a 1.25" track ball purchased at a 
> garage sale for $0.50, and a 9" length of 7/16" stainless steel rod I had 
> salvaged from some long forgotten carcass, for possible future use.
>
> Ron N
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