Faulk Tuning Hammers

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I figure I’ve tuned over 25,000 pianos in my life, and I’ve definitely become sensitized to the process. The stability of my tuning depends on setting the pin properly, and to do that I’ve spent 35 years developing pin sensitivity in my body. Finally, finally, Charles Faulk has made a tuning lever that frees me to use all of that experience. The Faulk carbon fiber/aluminum lever allows a level of pin perception and “micro” movement that is truly extraordinary, leading to more fun and less work, more “in-the-zone” moments and far less frustration. It’s the best tuning lever I’ve ever used by two or three orders of magnitude.”

A Faulk tuning hammer comes with a #2 Itoshin tip. These tips are not sold separately.

 

Many customers ask me about placing an order, and my apologies for not clarifying this. The best way to place an order is through my email (faulktuninghammers@gmail.com). Please state the item you wish to purchase and give me your mailing address so I can make an invoice. I prefer either Venmo or Zelle for payment; but, checks, credit cards, or PayPal are fine too. Thanks, Charles.

 

Figured Walnut  CF-LITE

 

Wood: Figured walnut
Length: 12 “
Weight: 8.1 ounces
Price: SOLD
Description:  Beautiful curl figurations. From the Carolinas.

Figured Walnut #2  CF-LITE 

 

Wood: Figured walnut
Length: 12″
Weight: 8.7 ounces
Price: $410.00
Description:  Another figured walnut with a marbled pattern. 

Bocote  CF-LITE

 

Wood: Bocote
Length: 12″
Weight: 10.2 ounces
Price: $390.00
Description:  Bocote is found in Central America.  The wood is a gold color with highly figured brown/black grain. Bocote is very dense. And, like most dense woods, is prone to some surface checking on the end grain. Not to worry, the wood is well dried and aged. 

Bubinga CF-LITE

 

Wood: Bubinga
Length: 12″
Weight: 8.6ounces
Price: $390.00/ SOLD
Description: Most bubinga wood is a pinkish red. But this is gold with lot of red colorations. 

Chakte Viga CF-LITE

 

Wood: Chakte viga
Length: 12″
Weight:9.1 ounces
Price: SOLD
Description: Chakte viga comes from Central America. A mostly orange wood with brown grain. 

Chechen CF-Lite

 

Wood specie: Chechen
Length: 12″
Weight: 9.7 ounces
Price: $390.00/ SOLD
Description: Chechen is a member of the rosewood family. Lots of bright red, orange, and gold colors. 

Bog Oak CF-LITE

 

Wood specie: Bog oak
Length: 12″
Weight: 7.9 oz
Price: $450.00/ SOLD
Description: Here’s the prize! A solid bog oak handle. It’s rare to find turning blanks this size to make a full handle. 

Padauk CF-LITE

 

Wood specie: Padauk
Length: 11 1/2″
Weight: 8.7 oz
Price: SOLD
Description: Padauk is an African wood. This lever is shorter than most at 11.5″. Also the ball is a 2 1/4″ in diameter. Because of the relative shortness, I attached a 15 degree head for better clearance. 

SpectraPly “Dark Knight” CF-LITE 

 

Wood specie: SpectraPly “Dark Knight”
Length: 12″
Weight: 8.3 oz
Price: SOLD
Description: A sleek handle made with smaller hands in mind. 

Etimoe CF-LITE 

 

Wood specie: Etimoe
Length: 12 1/4″
Weight: 7.6 oz
Price: SOLD
Description: Etimoe (pronounced ET-im-oee) comes from Central Africa. It’s sometimes called African rosewood. 

Figured walnut CF-LITE

Wood specie: Figured walnut
Length: 13 1/4″
Weight: 8.8 oz
Price: SOLD
Description: The handle shape came as a suggestion from an Asian customer. The end knob diameter is 1 5/8″. I also made this lever extra long. 

Apple, Birdseye Maple, Bog Oak CF-LITE

Wood specie: German apple, birdseye maple, and bog oak
Length: 12″
Weight: 8.8 oz
Price: SOLD
Description: Here are three rare woods joined together to make a colorful combo. The middle ring is 2000 year old bog oak from Ukraine.