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Regulating Tools
Recognizing that piano regulating tools are generally uncomfortable and unwieldy to use, Wessell, Nickel & Gross has developed its own line of tools specifically designed to provide superior comfort and enhanced utility.
The problem with most of the regulating tools on the market is that they were designed for the most common type of piano 25 years ago—upright pianos. Today, the market has changed to the point where about half of the pianos that are sold are grand pianos, however, most regulation tools are still designed for upright pianos.
Two problems too many.
There are usually two fundamental flaws with traditional regulating tools when bench regulating a grand piano—the tools are too long, and their combination handle makes them cumbersome.
These tools are made to be long enough to reach down and into upright actions. This makes them too long to be efficient for regulating grand pianos. A tool that is too long is unwieldy and hard to control, which makes its user exert unnecessary and excessive effort to accomplish his task.
The other problem with traditional tools is that they are designed to be used with a combination handle. While combination handles are great for in-house technicians, they do not perform very well for bench regulating grand pianos—its “one size fits all” approach makes the tools awkward to handle, as well as adding to the excessive length problem.
Not too long, not too short—just right.
Wessell, Nickel & Gross regulating tools are designed to be the appropriate length for the appropriate task. For instance, to adjust a drop screw on a grand piano your screwdriver doesn’t need to be over a foot long. In fact, not counting the handle, WNG’s drop screwdriver is only about two inches, which allows you to rest your hand on the rail. This provides the technician with more comfort, less fatigue, and a faster regulation.
Sometimes bigger is better.
Wessell, Nickel & Gross designed its regulating tool handles’ diameter to be relatively large so that technicians can hold them with three fingers. This creates more leverage and gives more power to the piano technician’s hands, making regulating much easier.
Improved handling.
Wessell, Nickel & Gross’ tool handles are cylinders made from knurled aluminum that are hard-anodized black. This provides both a slip-free grip that makes precise regulating easier, and a stunning black finish that is highly resistant to scratching or chipping—one that will last for many years to come.
Performing surgery. On a piano.
If piano technicians have the ability to restore, revitalize, and rejuvenate a piano, why not provide them with equipment that even a heart surgeon would be proud of? Wessell, Nickel & Gross’ regulation tools are made from polished Surgery-Grade 420 Stainless Steel which is highly resistant to rust and does not have any plating, which is very prone to flaking off. The result is a tool that is not only incredibly durable and can stand the test of time, but it can look good doing it too.
