Letoff rack needed

John Ross jrpiano@win.eastlink.ca
Wed, 21 May 2003 17:41:32 -0300


I knew there was something likeable about you. :-)
Mac Hoffsomer was it?
John
John M. Ross
Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada
jrpiano@win.eastlink.ca
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Conrad Hoffsommer" <hoffsoco@martin.luther.edu>
To: "Phil Bondi" <tito@philbondi.com>; "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2003 8:08 AM
Subject: Re: Letoff rack needed


> Peter,
>
> >Bill makes, in my opinion, well thought-out tech tools. I personally
don't
> >own one of his let-off devides, but if it's a Spurlock, then rest assured
> >it's well-made and well thought out.
> >
> >I still use the Jaras let-off tool myself, but I have a few Spurlock
tools,
> >and they're all good for their intended design.
> >
> >..I haven't been on a tool-buying spree in
awhile..maybe....................!
> >
> >-Phil Bondi (Fl.)
>
>
>
> Ditto the Rook's assessment of Spurlock tools, and I, too, am still using
> the Jaras 5 in 1.
>
> It seems to me that concerns of time and money were expressed in the
> original post on this subject (long since deleted from my computer).  The
> absolutely cheapest method is to make your own.   Many years ago, in a
land
> far, far away, I made one before getting a store bought one.  While crude
> looking, it does work.   Assuming you have a band (or even a coping) saw,
> all you need is about an 18" square of 1/2" plywood and miscellaneous
> screws, nuts and bolts - many of which you probably already have salvaged
> from old pianos.
>
> {Yes, I _am_ part Scot.) ;-}
>
> YMMV
>
>
>
> Conrad Hoffsommer
> Decorah, IA
>
> So many chocolates; so little time.
>
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