Wire Size

[Avery]

John,

Actually, I agree. They do have a place. Back when I was 
self-employed, I did use them.
Very occasionally and only when the situation warranted it!

I guess we university techs get a little spoiled. As Joe Garrett 
does, we also don't
usually have over-damper pianos or 70 squares in our inventory. THANK 
GOD!!!!!! :-D

Be nice now, Joe! :-)

Avery

At 03:27 PM 6/3/2006, you wrote:
>Universal strings, have their place.
>Some people have a rural clientele, (spread out), and you can't 
>afford to make an extra trip to them with the custom made new string.
>We must not forget our customers, whose disposable income is minimal.
>The older customer on a fixed income, the single income parent, or 
>even the ones on minimum wage.
>Some of them can just afford repairs, to keep their instruments operational.
>It is forgotten that there are a lot of pianos out there, that are 
>not new, and not grands.
>John M. Ross
>Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada.
><mailto:jrpiano at win.eastlink.ca>jrpiano at win.eastlink.ca
>----- Original Message -----
>From: <mailto:avery1 at houston.rr.com>Avery
>To: <mailto:pianotech at ptg.org>Pianotech List
>Sent: Saturday, June 03, 2006 4:21 PM
>Subject: RE: Wire Size
>
>Thanks, David. I also haven't used them for many, many years. And 
>will never use them again.
>JMO
>
>Avery
>
>At 12:25 PM 6/3/2006, you wrote:
>>Joe:
>>
>>I've been doing this work for 33+ years and while I used to have 
>>universal bass strings I haven't for about 25 years.  What do you 
>>use them for?  (i.e. what kind of piano do you hate so much that 
>>you use universals on it?)
>>
>>dave
>>
>>David M. Porritt
>><mailto:dporritt at smu.edu>dporritt at smu.edu
>>
>>----------
>>From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [ mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] 
>>On Behalf Of Joseph Garrett
>>Sent: Saturday, June 03, 2006 9:41 AM
>>To: pianotech
>>Subject: Re: Wire Size
>>
>>It is best to invest in the Tools of the Trade. First: a good 
>>micrometer. Second: Order the 1/3rd pound coils of wire, (with the 
>>Brake) Third: A complete set of Universal Bass Strings. Anything 
>>less, is not professional, IMO.
>>Since Money is always an issue, I'd suggest the Micrometer First, 
>>(borrow wire from your Mentor).
>>Regards,
>>
>>
>>Joe Garrett, R.P.T. (Oregon)
>>Captain, Tool Police
>>Squares R I
>>
>>
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