A Tools Value

[David M. Porritt]

I can't deny that this (Onesti) tool is good and probably a bargain.  I did want to ask before this thread goes away, with the cost of the tool, the supplies, the time to do this repair, how does this compare with getting a new set of keys made?  Even if you fix the balance rail hole, you still probably have worn key buttons, worn mortises, gouged out sides (from fingernails) questionable key ends from back check replacement and probably a few broken-then-repaired keys.  If the key ratio is bad and the capstans needing to be moved, you really are over the top.  What is the going price on a new set of keys?

dave

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David M. Porritt, RPT
Meadows School of the Arts
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX 75275


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From: Joseph Garrett <joegarrett@earthlink.net>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Received: Sun, 13 Jun 2004 10:39:30 -0700
Subject: A Tools Value

>I'm constantly annoyed by the way a lot of technicians are really
>cheap-skates, who are always carping about how much tools, materials,
>conventions, etc. cost! Sheesh! Onesti's system is a whole lot of bang for
>the buck, IMO. In order to offer something like that to the "masses", takes
>a lot of work. If you would go to his web site and read his explanation of
>how the tool works and the time it takes to do the job(s), then you'll have
>a much better feeling for the value of his tools/system. I personally don't
>have his tool(s), although I can see the true value of the tools, and
>especially the value of his effort(s)! If you ever get the opportunity to
>make a tool and then go through the effort of patenting, marketing and the
>constant effort of making up the tool for each order, you'll quickly
>understand what it takes. A lot of frustration and wasted time is spent in
>such an effort.
>IMO, the cost of our tools, necessary to do what we do, is VERY cheap
>compared to other businesses. If you doubt that, then check out your
>plumber, electrician, machinist, carpet cleaner....the list is endless! A
>quality tool, which I consider Onesti's to be, is cheap at any price. A
>cheap tool, is worthless, no matter how cheap.
>Food for thought, y'all.<G>
>Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon)
>Captain, Tool Police
>Squares Are I

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