Letoff rack needed

[Avery Todd]

Here's a little more info that I just got!

Avery

Jon Page, the Tautline Regulation Guide (TLRG). Yankee thrift raised to genius
levels ...It's carried by Pianotek, page B32. I don't leave home without 
it. <grin>

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Norman,

Thank you. I couldn't think of the name of it last night and I HAVE one!
It's great! From Jon Page, I think?

Avery

At 11:25 PM 05/21/03 -0500, you wrote:
>Hi all,
>Since someone mentioned the "cheapest way", I'd like to call your 
>attention to the "Tautline Tool" on page D13 of the new Pianotek Supply 
>catalog. At $8.95 it is hard to beat and it is very versatile.
>Norman Barrett
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Conrad Hoffsommer" <hoffsoco@martin.luther.edu>
>To: "Phil Bondi" <tito@philbondi.com>; "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
>Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2003 6:08 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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