Are all piano tuning pegs the same size?

Tuning pins also come in several different diameters, but virtually all modern pianos use a Standard No. 2 pin. The number 2 pin is . 282 (7.16mm) in diameter at the shank.

Are all piano tuning hammers the same?

One of the biggest choices a person must make after deciding to tune a piano is which tuning hammer to use. There are tons of choices out there between different materials, lengths, head angles, and tip lengths. Most quality tuning hammers are made of three separate parts: the lever, the head, and the tip.

What size is a piano tuning pin?

Set of 12 piano tuning pins. Pins are 2-3/8″ long, diameter is 3/0 (. 286″) in diameter.

What is a piano Pinblock?

A piano’s. pinblock (also sometimes called a wrest plank) is a block of wood into which all of the tuning pins are driven. The piano’s strings are attached to these finely threaded pins near the keyboard end of the piano and to hitch pins on the plate near the tail.

Can I use a socket wrench to tune a piano?

7 steps to tuning a Piano, if you absolutely must. DO NOT try and use a socket wrench, it will permanently damage the tuning pins. The only other thing you’ll need is an electronic tuning device.

How much tension does the pinblock hold?

The pinblock is made of several sheets of wood that are glued together so that the grain of each layer runs in a different direction than the layer next to it. This layering adds a lot of strength and resilience to the wood. This is vital when each of the 200+ pins has about 150 pounds of tension on it.

How long do piano pin blocks last?

40-70 years
On the underside of the plate on most pianos is a lip or flange against which the pinblock must be securely seated. We mate the pinblock exactly with the flange so the tuning will be stable for another 40-70 years.

What size is a piano tuning hammer?

The #2 size tip is the most common and will fit piano tuning pins on almost all pianos. The #1 size tip is a little smaller and is designed to fit tuning pins that are extremely small. This would apply to mostly older European style pianos.

What is a tuning hammer on a square piano?

This is another universal tuning hammer, which can be used either as a T hammer or as a long (16″) tuning lever. Since the square (and other early pianos) had oblong tuning pins, there are only two tuning positions available. The tuning head with two sockets at 90 degrees made four positions possible.

What is the length of a tuning hammer?

Overall length 12″ (The 5B tuning hammer is only used on tuning pins that are square all the way down the sides.) If your tuning pins are square on top but tapered down the sides, you require the Star Head #5A). These Tuning Levers are similar in quality to our Schaff Hale Extension Tuning Levers except the stainless steel shaft is stationary.

What is the star tip on a tuning hammer for?

The portion of the tip that goes over the pin is usually a star shape which is designed to fit on the square pins. The reason for the star shape is to be able to facilitate more angles on the tuning hammer.

What size is a Schaff tuning hammer?

This tuning hammer has an 8″ nylon handle with a chrome plated steel shaft. ‘The Technician’s Choice’ is this finest extension tuning hammer made by Schaff. Nylon handle for a better grip. The handle measures 9″ with an overall length of 12″.