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Ref. 84 Tuning hammers
For the smaller sizes of tuning pin, there are two shaft
lengths;
for piano sizes, just one. The standard handle length is used for the
standard shaft, and a shorter handle matches the shorter shaft. Handles
to offset the shafts are available; these have two advantages over the
normal type, firstly giving the control of a lever without the risk of
pin-bending, and secondly, tuning near an open lid in the treble of
virginals and square pianos and the bass of spinets, where the lid
restricts space, becomes much easier.
The handles are usually Rio Rosewood, although other
hard dense timbers are sometimes used. The strikers and the shafts are
cast bronze, only marginally softer than the tuning pins.
The shafts have slots tapering in both directions in
sizes to suit a large range of tuning pins. See the order form for full details:
Order form for tuning keys
Ref. 163 Modern piano tuners' lever
- tulip pattern,
nice to hold; Steinway threaded
Handle is 140mm long, total 235mm.
Ref. 164 Longer version of Ref. 163
for those of a weak disposition
or for 'after the night before'.
Handle is 190mm long, total 295mm
Ref. 172 Toning needle holder
This uses a single needle.
Good in restricted spaces.
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Standard tuning
hammer
Small tuning hammer
Offset tuning hammer (Ugly but oh so useful)
Ref. 172
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