Tuning Lever Design & Maintenance by Keith Bowman, RPT INTRODUCTION The tuning lever or “hammer” is simply a specialized wrench that enables a piano technician to apply a torquing force sufficient to overcome tuning pin friction. But unlike most other technical professions, this tool bears the great burden of constant use. Therefore, it is important
Watch Dr. Flugel, (aka John Ross Wilson RPT) from Flugelbauer Piano Supply, notch a piano bridge to perfection–WARNING–don’t try this at home. This is very generous from Mr. Wilson. He gives us permission to enter his shop. Notice he does a first “rough” run with a powered sanding tool and finishes with a last run
Flugelbauer Piano Supply presents the Flugelbauer Tuning Lever. Here is an interesting tuning lever that support both the standard lever manipulation and the jerk or impact style of tuning lever manipulation. Thanks to its important ball handle at the end and its pear overall shape. It is a bit expensive at $250 and is out
Another question posted on Yahoo Answer: (read the answers in comments below) Am currently learning to play the piano, but I am interested in learning piano tuning too, how important or related is these two? Do I need to actually master how to play the piano before I can start to learn piano tuning, or
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