Maps

[John Musselwhite]

At 05:07 PM 2/22/97 +0000, Barrie wrote:

>Yes I have a small comment box as well for directions in my data bases.

I use "Lotus Approach", which is a relational database for Windows.
Directions to a home are kept in a totally separate database if needed, with
a link off the main screen for access to them.

I've been experimenting with scanning maps into the computer, which I can
also link and print out with a client's records if needed. The scanned maps
go in with the directions database.

>Just out of curiosity is there any restriction in the information on the
>type of information you are allowed to keep on your customers in the
>U.K. we have the data protection act which depending on how you have
>filled in your licence restricts you on the type of data you can hold.

I've only recently encountered the Data Protection Act on the Change-Ringers
mailing list with regards to the keeping of bell ringing records. From what
I understand, in order to keep any of the information we as piano
technicians need to record about our customers we have to have a special
license and practice certain security measures to ensure the safety of that
data. Is that correct?

>Animal glue for hammer shanks in a workshop environment:
>
>Advantages:
[...]

There is a seventh advantage as well in my opinion... it's "traditional". <grin>

>Disadvantages.
>
>1. Has a strong odour when in use.

That "odour" transports me 40 years back in time to my dad's shop when I was
a kid every time I put on a fresh pot... <sigh>

>2. initial setting up time is time comsumeing.

It gives you time to contemplate the universe if nothing else...

>3. is effected by mould.

Sometimes I'm glad I live in a dry climate! Does it get mouldy when dry? If
so, a bag of silica gel in with it may help keep it dry.

>4. has been known to carry diseases such as anthrax.

Yikes! Has it? That's rather worrysome. I'd never considered it to be a
source of serious contamination like that, but I suppose you're right. At
the temperatures we're using it, coupled with the high humidity in the pot,
it's probably a breeding ground for all sorts of delightful things!

>Alternatives.
>
>PVA. (Poly Vinyl Acetate)  Resin W

I'm never quite sure when the English versions of some things are anything
like what we see here. Would that be something like ordinary white glue? B-})

>I personally prefer to use animal glue in the workshop if I am doing a
>set of hammers but for individuals I prefer PVA and when I am out on
>the road I use P.V.A.

I carry Titebond Liquid Hide glue on the road when there's no danger of
freezing, and cook fresh glue when I need it in the shop. Thinking about
your statement about anthrax (and other nasty things) I'm glad I mix it
fresh all the time!

In previous years I used "Lepages Strength" hide glue, but I haven't seen it
for a very long time. I have no idea if it went mouldy as it was never
around long enough for it to happen.


John Musselwhite, RPT
Calgary, Alberta Canada
musselj@cadvision.com