[pianotech] Demonstrating the Zapper

[Ryan Sowers]

I don't think anyone here has suggested it as a "solution for all your
problems". Although at high enough voltage and applied to the correct places
you might be able to simulate certain therapies performed in our nations
state hospitals.

This same thread is on pianoworld technicians forum. The issue of damage to
the birdseye has been touched on. After several experiments I'm convinced
that effect on the birdseye is negligible. Of course don't take MY word for
it - always best to try these things out yourself on your own piano, or on
that box 'o hammers and flanges that's hanging around the shop.

This is just one more tool that has its uses in the proper application.

By the way, if your mistaking ME for your girlfriend I feel REAL sorry for
your girlfriend!!

Respectfully submitted,

On Sun, Mar 29, 2009 at 2:50 PM, David Skolnik
<davidskolnik at optonline.net>wrote:

>  Hold on girlfriends -
> Before you all go thinking a zapper is the solution to all your problems,
> maybe you need to get a wee bit more input.  You can cause plenty of damage
> with one of them, both to the bushings and the bird's-eye.  How do you
> develop a sensitive feel for using the tool when the cause and amount of
> excess friction can vary?  Too what lengths will you go to avoid shrinking,
> lubricating, or, heavens, repinning.  It makes nice sparks though.
>
> David Skolnik
> Hastings on Hudson, NY
>
>
>
>
> At 04:50 PM 3/29/2009, you wrote:
>
> Where can zappers be purchased?
>
> *From:* pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [ mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org<pianotech-bounces at ptg.org>]
> *On Behalf Of *Bill Costanzo
> *Sent:* Sunday, March 29, 2009 12:18 PM
> *To:* pianotech at ptg.org
> *Subject:* Re: [pianotech] Demonstrating the Zapper
>
> Ryan
>
> I have a home made zapper which works but I’m not happy with the probes.
> Any chance you could post a picture of the tweezers part of your zapper
>
> Bill
>
> ------------------------------
>  *From:* pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [ mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org<pianotech-bounces at ptg.org>]
> *On Behalf Of *Ryan Sowers
> *Sent:* Saturday, March 28, 2009 9:12 PM
> *To:* pianotech at ptg.org
> *Subject:* Re: [pianotech] Demonstrating the Zapper
>
> It probably depends on the condition of the felt and pin. I've heard on
> verdigris actions it can last for up to a year but may need ongoing
> treatment.  On normal actions I believe it is more or less permanent.
> On Sat, Mar 28, 2009 at 5:52 PM, Noah Frere <noahfrere at gmail.com> wrote:
> How long does the treatment last?
>
>
>
> --
> Ryan Sowers, RPT
> Puget Sound Chapter
> Olympia, WA
> www.pianova.net
>
>
>


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Ryan Sowers, RPT
Puget Sound Chapter
Olympia, WA
www.pianova.net
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