We at the Richmond, Virginia chapter had a member a few years back who offered the sage advice: "Don't buy a tool until you've done the job without it". That was Cliff Hiatt's "Rule". It has worked well for me. Robin Blankenship Jordan-Kitt's Music ----- Original Message ----- From: Richard Brekne <richardb@c2i.net> To: <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: Friday, April 30, 1999 3:22 PM Subject: Re: Tools and such... > > >Spockstein@AOL.COM wrote: > >> Hello out there, >> >> I am writing this post regarding tools. I recently graduated (GED) and my >> parents have offered to buy me a set of tools for use as a technician. I >> wanted to know your opinions on what would be a really nice set that I could >> always use. This could be woodworking tools or more standard sets. Either >> way, I want to make an informed decision. >> >> Thanks for your time, >> Caleb McVey >> Student- Randy Potter School of Piano Technology > >Yamaha tools are quite nice, but over priced. If you are just starting out.. >dont invest lots yet. Buy some solid beginner tools from a supplier like Schaff >and check out tools at PTG meetings and conventions before you start laying down >the big bucks. > >Richard Brekne >
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