PIANO TUNING TOOLS AND KITS The
tools we sell are not flea market quality.
Don't try to improvise unless I have told you how in the online book chapters. For
all parts possible I give you a diagram identity number so you can go to Also,
I give you a link to the page which tells how to make the repair or
EXHAUSTIVE WORD INDEX OF THE WHOLE SITE:This
page contains the basic tools of the Piano Tuner / Technician |
| TOUCH UP TOOL KIT A.
1 Craftsman Tuning Lever TOTAL you pay $ 112.50 np A savings over listed prices. |
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ONLY
HERE: Customize your Touch Up Took Kit
We offer kit building
options which save on the regular price
while you make
your kit a more powerful tool of excellence.
Smart Substitution:
Do you want to buy this Kit with a Better Tuning Lever?
You may substitute any of the professional quality Schaff Tuning Levers
on the Schaff page.
Additional Cost:
FIRST-- Add the value of the Schaff lever to the price for the above Tool Kit.
SECOND-- Subtract $ 55.10 from the new total since the Craftsman Lever
is being replaced.
Add
a Tuning Meter to the above Touch Up Tool Kit--
The prices with tuning meters are a savings
over buying "by the each."
TOTAL with Korg CA-30 Tuning Meter with Temperament $ 164.50 np
Extra Clip On mic included- Tuning fork includedTOTAL with Korg TM-40 Tuning Meter with Temperament and Metronome $ 170.50 np
Extra Clip On mic included- Tuning fork includedTOTAL Above kit with Korg OT-12M $ 249.50 np
Extra Clip On mic included- Tuning fork included
The MIC included is the Clip On Mic as in the illustration on the meter page.If you wish to add the suction stick-on MIC (MC-1), you will need to add $ 22.50 np
Add
a Regulating Tool Kit
These
Regulating Kits will allow the novice tuner to do regulating
of piano actions.
If you add the Basic Regulating Took Kit to the Touch Up Tool Kit Add $ 99.00 np
If you add the Master Regulating Tool Kit to the Touch Up Tool Kit Add $ 245.50 np
Add
PIANO SERVICING,
TUNING, AND REPAIRING
Second
Edition (latest printing)
By ARTHUR A. REBLITZ
The first edition of this world famous book has sold over 45,000 copies
and has become the classic manual for piano technicians and amateurs
internationally. Originally published in 1976, Piano Servicing has now
been updated and expanded, incorporating the experience of another
decade and a half of exacting service and restoration by the author.
Bibliography and index included, 8 1/2" x 11", and hundreds of illustrations.
Close to 300 pages of the best information available for the professional
tuner / technician. College textbook quality, but at trade prices.1678 Paperback-- This is the latest reprint of the most recent edition of this
book. As of now, Amazon claims this is out of print-- WRONG-- We have it.
This price, ONLY WITH OUR TOOL KITS, is below Amazon's price
whenever they catch on that it is back in print! We deal here!Price of the book with the above Tool Kit Add $ 26.00 np
Price for this Paperback book alone Add $ 32.00 np
1678 Binder-- Paper back copy is mounted in three ring binder-- This is a reduced price
only for those who purchase a tool kit here. Will lay flat for easy use in the workshop Add $ 47.00 np
Price for this Binder offer alone Add $ 53.00 np
Standard
Tool Kit
Tune Your Piano and Regulate the Action
For Do-It-Yourselfers
and Professionals:
This
tool kit will allow you to do your own repairs and tuning. I try, in
the online book, to help you make
nearly any repair that is needed. This
tool kit will be very valuable to missionaries and those in
international
communities where piano service is not available.
Music directors and
band masters in universities and Secondary Schools will also find this kit will
"save the day" from time to time.
| Standard Tool Kit A.
1 Craftsman Tuning Lever A savings of $ 25.55
over our |
|
WHILE
THEY LAST:
Buy the Standard Tool Kit, and get a Gang
Mute for only $ 6.70.
This is a mark down of $ 4.00
-- See the Gang Mute down the page.
ONLY
HERE: Customize your Standard Took Kit
a la carte
We offer kit building
options which save on the regular price
while
you make your kit a more powerful tool of excellence.
Smart Substitution:
Do you want to buy this Kit with a Better Tuning Lever?
You may substitute any of the professional quality Schaff Tuning Levers
on the Schaff page.
Additional Cost:
FIRST-- Add the value of the Schaff lever to the price for the above Tool Kit.
SECOND-- Subtract $ 55.10 from the new total since the Craftsman Lever
is being replaced.
Add
a Tuning Meter to the above Standard Tool Kit--
TOTAL with Korg CA-30 Tuning Meter with Temperament $ 278.50 np
Extra Clip On mic included- Tuning fork included
TOTAL with Korg TM-40 Tuning Meter with Temperament and Metronome $ 283.50 np
Extra Clip On mic included- Tuning fork includedTOTAL Above kit with Korg OT-12M $ 360.50 np
Extra Clip On mic included- Tuning fork included
The MIC included is the Clip On Mic as in the illustration on the meter page.If you wish to add the suction stick-on MIC (MC-1), you will need to add $ 22.50 np
Add
a Regulating Tool Kit
These
Regulating Kits will allow the novice tuner to do regulating
of piano actions.
If you add the Basic Regulating Took Kit to the Touch Up Tool Kit Add $ 99.00 np
If you add the Master Regulating Tool Kit to the Touch Up Tool Kit Add $ 245.50 np
This kit will duplicate a couple of tools. We cannot adjust for that.
Add
PIANO SERVICING,
TUNING, AND REPAIRING
Second
Edition-- 2003 printing!
By ARTHUR A. REBLITZ
The first edition of this world famous book has sold over 45,000 copies
and has become the classic manual for piano technicians and amateurs
internationally. Originally published in 1976, Piano Servicing has now
been updated and expanded, incorporating the experience of another
decade and a half of exacting service and restoration by the author.
Bibliography and index included, 8 1/2" x 11", and hundreds of illustrations.
Close to 300 pages of the best information available for the professional
tuner / technician. College textbook quality, but at trade prices.1678 Paperback-- This is the latest reprint of the most recent edition of this
book. As of now, Amazon claims this is out of print-- WRONG-- We have it.
This price, ONLY WITH OUR TOOL KITS, is below Amazon's price
whenever they catch on that it is back in print! We deal here!Price of the book with the above Tool Kit Add $ 26.00 np
Price for this Paperback offer alone Add $ 32.00 np
1678 Binder-- Paper back copy is mounted in three ring binder-- This is a reduced price
only for those who purchase a tool kit here. Will lay flat for easy use in the workshop Add $ 47.00 np
Price for this Binder offer alone Add $ 53.00 np
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Professional
Tool Kit
Toward
a professional income earning situation
The "Standard Tool Kit" above on this page
- PLUS -
The Hale / Schaff Nylon Handle Extension Lever- SH16
Replaces the Craftsman Lever- PLUS -
Our "Total Piano Tuning Instruction Offer"- PLUS -
The Korg OT12-M Tuning Meter with stretch chart
PRICE: $ 588.80 np
Our only upgrade available with this offer is the Rosewood Extension Tuning Lever Part No. SH21--
Add $ 65.00 npI truly believe this is a very sound beginning for a new tuning venture aimed at income producing tuning skills.
Regulating tools will be needed, but each tuner should tune for a while and order additional tools a la carte.This kit (without the added case and pallet below) ships by USPO Priority Mail the day after you order it.
The tuning lever may drop ship directly from our supplier the day after you order it.
Shipping approximation--
East of the Mississippi River-- $ 35
West of the Mississippi River-- $ 45NO CHINESE JUNK HERE:
This is a "Made in USA" Kit, in that, all these tools come from Schaff Piano Supply, not Shanghai, China!
These tools are made and approved by American Piano Technician Guild members and by Schaff's years
of experience demanding the best workmanship in tools. This is not flea market junk. I have samples of
piano tools made in China, and they are typical-- tinkering quality at best. If you have notions of starting
a piano tuning business, these tools will stay with you for years and be passed on to your son.We cannot price the quality tools we sell anywhere near the price of Charlie Wong's tools.
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SPECIAL ITEMS WE OFFER
CD OF THE WHOLE SITE
Professional Tuning Instructions are only found on the CDClick Here to Order OR, ADD IT TO YOUR ORDER BY PHONE $ 18.00 np1. The whole piano site as you see it on the Web. Browse some more to see what you get.
My book is nowhere else, nor is it in print.2. You get TuneLab 97. This is the complete program from Robert Scott in Michigan.
It is ideal for a laptop, but it can be used also in any IBM compatible PC.3. You get my Music page with MIDI, WAV, and Real Audio features just like it appears
on the Journal.4. On the CD you get my professional piano tuning instructions.
These lessons are more complete than other professional courses that I have found.
The language is plain. Humor is sprinkled here and there.
And, I give away many secrets to successful tuning and repair.5. COST: $18 plus $1.25 postage [ FREE with a $200 order ]
OUR
CHARTS FOR DO-IT-YOURSELF STRETCH
WITH A TUNING METER
These charts cover seven treble and bass stretch choices
for average
stretch and piano choices
from spinets to concert grands.
$
4.00 np
PIANO TUNING TOOLS
These tools are essential
to do a good tuning.
I try to give you a choice if you expect to do
just one tuning or many.
There are many other Piano Tool options on the market.
You may purchase them from other sources. Here, you have the
advantage of knowing that I have
either used the tools I sell, or I have
researched them with other old timers in the trade.
So, I do NOT list
every tool available. This is good for YOU, and it prevents returns :-)
| Part Description: Part Number Price Impact Tuning Lever-
Eliminates need for
Keyes Impact Tuning Lever from Schaff Piano Supply
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Part Description:
Part Number Price

Economy
Gooseneck Tuning Lever Good tool- I used one for 13 years
See 16231 in illustration
See graphic at lower right and above
Star tip- Most practical
and favored by the tuning profession
Will work perfect on four sided pins and gives eight positions to set the lever
SH5A
$ 35.00 np
Square tip-
SH5B
$ 35.00 np
Same lever with oblong tip for very
old tuning pins and square grands
SH5C
$ 38.00 np
THIS TUNING LEVER COMES WITH
OUR FOAM GRIP ADDED
Tuning Lever for the Apprentice Tuner The
head is removable,
and it accepts
several attachments, including the more expensive
levers on the Shaff Page.
Lever is 11 inches long- 16229 in the illustration
below
Hard wood handle-- One
piece star head-tip 2 1/2 inches long, No. 2 tip
No substitutes for the head choice of the initial lever.
You may buy other one piece heads below or "Hale"
and Schaff style
tips to give other
tuning configurations. See below.
See
graphic at lower right and above
THIS
TUNING LEVER COMES WITH OUR FOAM GRIP ADDED
With one piece Star Head
SH7 $ 61.10 np
Schaff
One Piece Tuning Lever Head / Tip Combination
Cannot be used
with other tips.
2-1/2 inch long, #2 star head, 5 degree angle
SH17
$ 21.50 np
2-1/2 inch long, #3 star head, 5 degree
angle
SH17-3
$ 28.50 np
2-1/2 inch long, #2 star head, 15 degree
angle
SH17-15 $
28.50 np
1-1/2 inch long, #2 star head, 15 degree
angle
SH17A
$ 28.50 np
4 inch long, #2 star head, 5 degree angle
SH17B
$ 29.40 np
5 inch long, #2 star head, 5 degree angle
SH17C
$ 29.40 np
Order the "Hale" style and Schaff style heads and tips for the Apprentice Lever
Craftsman
Lever
This is our suggestion
as the ideal lever for economy and quality.
You get the apprentice lever handle with the "Hale" and
Schaff style head and tip.
The threads
are the same on this lever and all professional levers we sell.
Later, you can add other tips and heads to meet special
tuning needs you may
encounter.
We feel this lever gives you maximum versatility with economy.
THIS TUNING LEVER COMES WITH OUR FOAM GRIP ADDED
Tip is number 2 size (Part No. 14B)
Head is short 1 1/4" head at 5 degree
angle (Part No. 13G)
Part Number SH8
$ 55.10 np
Order the "Hale"
style and Schaff style heads and tips
for the Craftsman Lever
Tuning
Pin Socket for Brace Three sided for carpenter's brace
For turning in and removing tuning pins fast
3 1/4 inch long
16079 in illustration
SH25
$ 27.60 np
Tuning
Pin Extractor This 3/4 inch long tool (not shown in Illustration) will remove
a tuning pin which has been damaged by
amateur efforts to turn a tuning pin
with
improvised tools. It will also remove a pin which has broken off at the
hole. The tool fits into the tip of a tuning
lever. It has tapered reversed threads
so that, when turned counterclockwise, it bites the top of the broken pin
and
removes it. This is similar to
an "easy out" used in automotive applications on
broken engine bolts. It will seldom be needed, but when such
an emergency
transpires, this is
the ONLY thing to save the day. It should be in EVERY
professional tool kit. If the tuner before you did not have
one, this tool will
make you look
like his superior for sure. You will want to price the task to
pay for the tool the first time since you will seldom
use it.
SH110
$ 34.00 np
ADDITIONAL
TUNING LEVER TIPS AND HEADS
Power Tool Tuning Pin
Socket
For installing and removing
tuning pins with a power tool fast
16086
in illustration
SH63
$ 27.45 np
T-Stringing Tuning Lever
The finest T-Lever available
Tough alloy
steel and nylon handle.
Made for factory work, but tuners
can benefit.
The T-Lever will fit in the treble of a
grand piano without hitting the cabinet.
Carry along in small tool pouch
SH12
$ 37.60 np

Harpsichord
Tuning Lever- "T" handle- Star head- 16235A in illustration
SH9 $
22.00 np
Harpsichord Swing Handle Tuning Lever- Star head only- 16235C above
SH10 $ 25.00 np
Ratchet head- Speeds up removing and driving in new tuning pins-
Use an automotive application 3/8ths
inch ratchet wrench--
Star head
(eight points for more choices of positioning)--
See Stringing Tools Page
Pin
setting tool- Drive loose pins deeper into the pin block without losing
the
tension of the wire- The handle
cover is now more subdued than the one
in the illustration. See Pin Setting Tool at Right.
This tool comes with a foam grip.
[ Repair- Chapter
7, #60 ]
SH108 $ 40.50
np
Stringing
Crank For removing loose
tuning pins. --
Plastic handle on crank
instead of wooden ball, as in the graphic
Speeds up re-stringing of all pianos
SH109
$
32.00
np

Rubber Mute- Metal brass handle-
SH203 $
1.80 np
Rubber Mute- 6 inches by 1/2 inch-- Without metal handle- SH202 $ 1.90 np
Rubber
Mute- 4 inches by 1/4 inch-- Not in graphic
For the tight area between the dampers and bearing
bar on uprights SH201-1/2 $ 1.80 np
Rubber Mute for grand piano- 3 inches by 3/4 inch
Short, stubby, and wide-
SH205
$ 1.85 np
Felt
Wedge Mute- White and gray mute (not hammer scrap) Fine cut-- Very classy
Will not deteriorate over time like rubber,
but will slightly fluff with age to mute
better and better. I think these add a touch of class that black rubber
lacks.
Also, may be used in buffing
situations (key tops) with liquid compound.
3/4 inch wide by 4-1/2 inch long
SH206-A $ 5.60 np
1-1/2
inch wide by 3-1/2 inch long
SH206-B
$ 5.60 np

Treble Mute-- Split to mute the
middle string only. Steel handle
SH204 $ 5.80 np
Papp's Treble Mute-- From England
Classic case of over-engineering--
I added plastic tape to the outside of
the jaws on mine and trimmed neat.
BUT, very useful to select which string you
want to mute--
SH207 $
11.95 np
Split End Wood Mute-- Maple and buckskin covered working ends-- SH204-1/2 $ 7.80 np

Red felt temperament mute- Used to mute two octaves in the center
of the piano
when setting the temperament-
Also, mute the bass on grands with a second one.
This mute is tapered from 3/4 to 1/2 inch to help cross the treble
break-- SH209
$ 7.80 np
Two of the above felt temperament mutes-
$12.50 np
Above
mute-- tapered from 3/4 to 1/2 inch to help cross the treble break--
The difference in this mute is that it is thinner--
1/8 inch thick--
SH209T $ 7.80 np
Gang Mute- This fits into the temperament octave without having
to push felt between the wires. Saves
time, and easy to use.
You may want to cut
the tips shorter to avoid hanging up on the sound board
This mute is only practical with grand pianos. May be
modified with uprights.
SH 211 $ 12.50 np
Mason Hamlin Tuning Wrench For "Top Stringer"
Carrying Case-
Vinyl 9 1/2 by 15 inches-
This case
is not found from any other supplier
It
is very sturdy yet it has genuine professional eye appeal
The letters "A440" are in large block text on the front
CC1
$ 10.00 np
PROTECT YOUR HEARING
After 23 years of tuning pianos I have suffered some hearing loss. I did not have any indication that this could happen when I started in the tuning trade. In recent years I have talked to several tuners who had the same experience. Other tuners have told me they use ear plugs to reduce the volume of sound to protect their hearing.Hearing protection must not interfere with hearing the beats and subtleties of sound. So, I have located a source for ear plugs which will reduce the sound level by 17 decibels. This is enough to take the force out of the loud pounding we need to do to set a string so that it will not move later.
I personally tested the ear plugs, and I was very pleased with the results. I could still hear all of the tone and sound features I needed in order to tune, but the pain was gone. I am so sorry I did not learn about this long ago.
These are not generic ear plugs, though I admit they look rather simplistic in the photo. They are tested and approved for safety purposes in the industrial world and are used in machine shops where mid level noise is a problem. Instructions are included to properly fit the ear plugs. They must be worn under the chin to be effective. This also gets them out of the way when working.
The yellow replacement plugs are available though our store.
Part Number-- MCM55245T8 PRICE- $ 9.85
Pair of new yellow ear caps-- Part Number-- MCM55245T9 PRICE- $ 4.75
May I say this.... ?
At our store we are constantly watching for new products, and crossover products,
which will make your tuning experience safer and more excellent. If you see a need
to solve some issue in piano related needs, SEND MAIL please.
TUNING FORKS


Nickel Plated Tuning
Forks--
Made by John Walker of Sheffield,
England
These forks are large steel forks,
3/8" wide, which provide a long, loud ring tone.
The forks are nickel plated and come in a vinyl pouch. Approx. 5-1/2"
long.
Tuning Fork A-440
SH2106
$ 66.00 np
Tuning Fork C-523.3
SH2107 $ 66.00 np
Gold
Plated Tuning Fork--
Made by John Walker
of Sheffield, England
Same steel of other
Walker forks, but gold plated. Fine gift to a musician or
beginning technician. Individually wrapped in a red leatherette
case.
Gold Plated Tuning Fork-- A-440
SH3296
$ 73.00 np
Gold Plated Tuning Fork-- C-5233.3
SH3297 $ 73.00 np

Aluminum "Monster" Tuning Fork-
Milled from heavy aluminum alloy- 3/8ths by 1" by 6". This
is a bulky fork,
but the duration of tone
is exceptionally long and sweet.
A440-
SH2108 $
28.00 np
C523.3-
SH2109
$ 28.00 np
Tone Bar Set
One each of of two
tone bars. One is precisely tuned to A-440, and the other
is tuned to A-441. When struck together, they make a clear demonstration
of beats used in tuning, in this case, one
beat per second. Very good for
teaching
beats in tuning. The A-440 could also be used in tuning a piano.
The bars are made of polished aluminum alloy and mounted on hardwood
resonator boxes. A rubber mallet also comes
with the tone bar set.
Two tone bars and one mallet
SH2117 $ 104.00 np
Strike
tuning forks on a padded surface.
Hitting metal with a tuning fork
can alter the pitch if the blow is harsh.
See Table
of ContentsChapter Seven,and
Appendix
One- Tuning Instruction for tuning fork use.
Find Action Adjusting tools
below the Tuning Meter section.
OTHER
REPAIR AND RESTORATION TOOLS:
TUNING PINS AND REPAIR TOOLS AND TUNING PIN TREATMENTS
TUNING METERS CLICK HERE
HIGH END TUNING LEVERS (HAMMERS) CLICK HERE
PIANO REPAIR AND ACTION ADJUSTMENT TOOLS
(Or "REGULATION of the Action") CLICK HERELUBRICANTS, PIN TREATMENTS, GLUE, STAINS,
POLISH, AND CLEANING FLUIDS CLICK HEREGENERIC TOOLS WE DON'T CARRY BECAUSE WE CANNOT SELL THEM CHEAP
(Bookmark this page before you go wandering) CLICK HERE
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