[pianotech] Hammer Technique: was Q & A Roundtable

[Tom Driscoll]

I just bought a carbon fiber lever.  Yes,  I notice more stiffness, not as much flex, but it's an extremely subtle difference, and barely noticeable.  I'm glad I spent only $200 and not $400.

  --David Nereson, RPT




From: Steve Fujan 
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Hammer Technique: was Q & A Roundtable


David,
You didn't get $400 of value for your $200.  If you'd spent $400 the difference would not have been "barely noticeable".


Steve

Not sure that the $200 lever is or isn't worth the money, but the more expensive Fujans are much, much stiffer than traditional levers and well worth the higher price.

Kent



List,
 The CF lever mentioned in the post is one of mine. In my web advertisment I do credit the success of both the Fujan and Faulk levers so in no way is this post a slight on either of those fine tools. 
Both Steve Fujan and Charles Faulk have put much effort, research and certainly craftsmanship into their products and I too went through quite a few configurations before I brought my lever to our little marketplace.
Although the price is under $200.00 ,
I've been pleased with the feedback from the technicians who have purchased a Driscoll CF lever .A few of the reviews can be seen on my site:

    

  http://www.tomdriscollpianoservice.com/tools.html

   With utmost respect for the designs that preceded mine I'm happy to included in the conversation . 
  A quote from one of my  "Beta" testers :

  "I would describe it as another flavor in this new realm of high tech tuning levers."


  Best to all,
  Tom Driscoll RPT







On Tue, Feb 1, 2011 at 1:12 PM, David Nereson <da88ve at gmail.com> wrote:

  << Also, an approach that creeps
  up to the target in a series of smaller movements will be more efficient
  than trying to move there in one larger movement.  Overshooting your target
  wastes time.  Having a tuning lever that transmits feel more efficiently is
  extremely helpful.




  I have to disagree.  It seems to me that creeping up to the target in smaller movements wastes time, rather than one quick movement followed by a smaller refining movement or two. Besides, in my experience, on old pianos, high tension scales, or rusty strings, you're more likely to break strings if you pull up slowly, rather than using a quick slight loosening (flattening) movement followed by a quick pull up to or slightly above the target.

  At least some overshoot seems necessary to me, to counteract the upward and sideways bending of the pin. If you just push or pull up to your target spot, then let go, it will go flat.

  I just bought a carbon fiber lever.  Yes,  I notice more stiffness, not as much flex, but it's an extremely subtle difference, and barely noticeable.  I'm glad I spent only $200 and not $400.

    --David Nereson, RPT


  From: Steve Fujan 
  To: pianotech at ptg.org 
  Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2011 5:19 PM
  Subject: Re: [pianotech] Hammer Technique: was Q & A Roundtable


  David,
  You didn't get $400 of value for your $200.  If you'd spent $400 the difference would not have been "barely noticeable".


  Steve

  Not sure that the $200 lever is or isn't worth the money, but the more expensive Fujans are much, much stiffer than traditional levers and well worth the higher price.

  Kent



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