TOOL CASES

[pianotune05@comcast.net]

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Hi Ron,
I've seen those at office depot etc.  I've wondered how they would work. I like the professional look they have as I always try to look as professional as possible.  I have a little plastic box like a kids cigar box for we'd use in school for our pencils magic markers etc that hold my rubber mutes.  I don't have a tool roll, but I've thought about gettign one and a longer head from Schaff for tuning in a grand when space is tight.  Have a good one.
Marshall


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From: "RON MAY, RPT" <ronmay_rpt@bellsouth.net> 

Hi Marshall

Go to  Staples or Office Depot or one of those large office stores.  Mine is a soft( I believe they call it cardula nylon) but very strong case for lap top computers.  I have found them in various configurations.  Mine has a zipper pocket on the outside that accommodates a 11 by I think 14" or there about "Plano"plastic box that you can get at any fishing gear department at a Wal-Mart. The main section is for a lap-top and is plenty big enough for my tool roll, a couple of tuning levers ( 1 - 11 1/2"Schaff Rosewood and a Schaff 7" mini that I use for treble tuning in grand's) my electric screw driver etc.etc.etc.. In the lid it has space for a number of things including a combination regulation kit such as Schaff sells.  I also carry my sales book estimate sheets, mutes etc in the lid. On the other side is also has another pouch that I keep a note pad in. It works great for me and I like it better than my $300. Jensen that is now up in the attic. At times I have to walk a bit of a distance to get to a piano and with this I just throw it over my shoulder.

Take a look around, there are various types and sizes. Thy look very professional and are very durable. 

Good Luck

Ron May
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From: pianotune05 
To: Pianotech List 
Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2006 7:47 PM
Subject: Re: TOOL CASES


Ron, 
You mentioned a lap top case.  Would that be similar to a soft sided breif case?  I could go that route too. I'm not looking for an expensive tool case ,but one that looks good and won't crush my grahm crackers when I 'm going to be out tuning for a while. lol  :)
Marshall
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From: RON MAY, RPT 
To: Pianotech List 
Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2006 6:15 PM
Subject: TOOL CASES


 As for a tool case, I'm using a breif case now, and that's not very helpful.

I hate to think how much money I have thrown into tool cases over the years.  I think every time a new one came out I would grab it up thinking this had to be the best.  I had a Genck case that was very nice but the pockets ripped out and I now us it for my voicing stuff. Never was thrilled with it. I bought another expensive case from Jensen it was really nice, had plenty of room but to heavy. Finally, one day I discovered a laptop computer case and bought it for about 40 bucks.  It is the best case I have had.  It is light, it has an extra pocket on the outside that holds a 14 inch plastic box for misc. items such as protec, etc.and I use a tool roll. It is also the way I can tell which day it is. As the week goes on it gets heavier and in a little disarray by Friday I might need a tow truck but I can't blame the case for that and it still works great.

Ron May
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From: pianotune05@comcast.net 
To: Pianotech List 
Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2006 10:42 AM
Subject: Re: tuning environment


I like the zip lock idea.  As for a tool case, I'm using a breif case now, and that's not very helpful.  I put some graham crackers in a zip lock bag for a snack, and they were crumbs by the time I got home yesterday. :)  The case is too cramped, and lowes doesn't have a decent tool case. 

I was tuning my friends piano a couple of weeks ago, and his cat decided kto walk on the key bed while I was tuning and wanted to bother my open brief case.  I played some  notes and made him move by pushing the keys up.:)  
Marshall
smiling and nodding as I write the e-mail. ;) lol 

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From: "Barbara Richmond" <piano57@insightbb.com> 

Good advice, Debbie!  

When Mitsubishi first came to Bloomington/Normal, IL, I had a large number of Japanese customers.  I learned quickly that I was expected to stay for refreshments and conversation (broken English and lots of smiling and nodding).  Of course, everything was always good, though the strangest thing I sampled was a coffee gelatin.

The time that really proved how fast I could tune was when the homeowner's black lab parked himself under the piano bench.  He went to sleep and, um.....broke wind.  How long can you hold your breath?   :-)   Actually, I got up and talked to the owner, not saying anything about the <atmospheric conditions>, but suggested the dog find another place to snooze.  She got the dog to move--for a while.  Somehow he managed to find his way back to me.  

Barbara Richmond
  Ziplock bags - never tune without them!

Debbie L.
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