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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Hi Terry,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The Yamaha tool is the way to go for an =
all around
good tool. You might want to addd some weight to it. I also use a large =
(upright
back handle with pin vise chuck installed and added lead weight) single =
needle
tool for deep needling. Chopstick voicers are also useful for una corda =
voicing.
The battery powered Dremel with an added chuck attachment works great =
for deep
or side needling. A modified set of vise grips can do wonders on the =
common
granite-like hammers found in Asian pianos (ask me about the Samick 185 =
I spent
nine hours on today! Coulnd't get a needle in those suckers.) Of course =
you know
about steam already. Try some glover's needles. they really slice =
through some
of that extra hard felt.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Phil Romano</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Myrtle Beach<FONT face="Times New =
Roman" size=3>,
SC</FONT></FONT></DIV>
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black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com
href="mailto:mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com">Farrell</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A =
title=pianotech@ptg.org
href="mailto:pianotech@ptg.org">pianotech@ptg.org</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, February 13, =
2002 5:06
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Voicing Tool
Recommendation</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>I've been limping along for several years with a Schaff =
voicing
tool that goes in the combination handle. I'm looking to step up. What =
is your
favorite voicing tool and why. Thanks.<BR><BR>Terry Farrell<BR>
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