[CAUT] Tools in the car

[Becker, Lawrence (beckerlr)]

Michelle-

I think newer cars with the split fold-down rear seats and well-sealed
trunks have fewer problems.  It seems the trunk space gets dehumidified
by the heat and a/c enough to prevent rust.  I do keep the windows
closed except when parked in hot sun, and haven't had any tool or wire
corrosion problems with my last two cars, dating back to 1988.

But I bring in my tuning tools every night.

Lawrence

Lawrence Becker, RPT
Piano Technician
University of Cincinnati
College-Conservatory of Music



-----Original Message-----
From: caut-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of
Michelle Stranges
Sent: Monday, November 14, 2005 10:25 AM
To: College and University Technicians
Subject: [CAUT] Tools in the car

Hi folks..

Maybe it's me and my (more than a titch) anxiety/OCD but I am  
wondering about leaving gear out in my car regularly.

Yeah- it could get stolen too. (I have insurance, but still...)

Here's my question:

My gear as well as all of ours, gets on the heavy side. I'm lazy.
Most nights I *do* bring it in the house- and mostly out of concern  
of theft and my accu-cheater getting damaged by the temperature.

But I am wondering if all my expensive tools might not apprieciate  
the same consideration?
Can these become damaged/rusted/??? Should I just make a habit of  
bringing my gear in every night?

I leave strings and stringing tools outside all the time- but I'm   
now wondering about all these as well.
I know LOTS of people who regularly leave their stuff in the car.

Anyone?

:)

yours-

stranges


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