My latest tool

[Ron Lindquist]

At 12:03 PM 6/18/01 -0400, you wrote:
>I still like it, but you are right on both counts. It is loud. And it is a
>little bit tippy. I don't find it troublesome, but certainly that is a
>personal thing. I used a less powerful one previously and have found that
>having the power is worth it being tippy and loud. But of course, to each
>their own!!!  :-)
>
>Terry Farrell
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Tom Driscoll" <tomtuner@mediaone.net>
>To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
>Sent: Monday, June 18, 2001 11:47 AM
>Subject: Re: My latest tool
>
> >
> > Subject: Re: My latest tool
> >
> >
> > > Take a look at http://www.shopvac.com/. Click on 1x1 model. That is what
>I
> > > use. Works perfect for me. Lots of power for cleaning soundboards, etc.
> > Uses
> > > standard size attachments (although I never seem to use an attachment
>when
> > > cleaning a piano!).
> > >
> > > Terry Farrell
> > >
> > > Terry and list,
> >        I have used that model and personally find it way too loud for me.
> > Also, it tips over easily and has to be shut off and then on to operate
> > again.
> >     I use a red devil model ,similar to the oreck mentioned earlier, and
> > although not as powerful as the shopvac it does the job .
> >     The little shopvac is very handy in myshop ,and I dont scare the
>clients
> > turning on that little powerhouse.   Tom Driscoll
> >
Don't think you can do a good job of blowing unless you have at least 90# 
pressure.  Take along a tank and do it outside.  As far as   sucking---you 
seem to know all about that.  just picks up stuff on the bottom.  Doesn't 
do much for a action.