American Supply -Thanks to All on list

[David ilvedson]

> From:          "Gregory Torres" <tunapiana@adisfwb.com>
> To:            <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Subject:       Re: American Supply -Thanks to All on list
> Date:          Wed, 10 Dec 1997 11:05:23 -0600
> Reply-to:      pianotech@ptg.org

Greg

Stop complaining and do the work yourself.  You can do it 
with a little investment.

David ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA
> 
> Dear List:
> 
> Just a thank you to everyone who responded to my post about American Supply
> hammer problems. I certainly will try the suppliers mentioned on my next
> job.
> 
> I am sending the whole set back as further inspection revealed that not only
> the side angle was incorrect in the extreme treble but the rake angle was 4
> degrees on the entire set when I asked for 1 degree. I am tired of putting
> up with poor quality materials and workmanship.
> 
> BTW, when I spoke to the owner who will remain nameless   8-)  he informed
> me that the people running the hammer boring machines are not technicians,
> they just follow instructions. OK. Why can't they follow instructions?
> 
> I realize that you shouldn't  have to be a piano technician to do that
> particular operation but it seems to me that there should be a way to check
> & re-check before boring a whole set incorrectly.   AARRGGHHH!!
> 
> Thanks for putting up with my gripes! And thanks again to all who replied!
> 
> Sincerely,
> Greg Torres
> 
> 
>