Compartmentizing

[Joseph Garrett]

Jason,
The "Cantor" was an intentional error.<G> hehe my usual, as Paul Bailey puts it, acerbic wit. <G>
Hmmm?! I don't think I've met a grand that needed any CA glue, that very instance. If it needs it, I schedule a time to do it. (Outside of my Regular Tuning Times.<G> Besides, I have found it to be better, if I use the APPROPRIATE GLUE, for repairs.....not CA. In the case of false beats, if it bothers the client, then I schedule to do the CA thingee later. If it's loose tuning pins, (on just a few), I can either shim it or hop down to nearest hobby or Hardware store and get a small amount to do that single job.
I do not carry Epoxy with me either. All that stuff makes a hellluva mess and I don't want it in my nice little German Roller Skate...Thank you very much!<G>
As for the Picnic Box/Basket: I couldn't think of what else to call it. Back in them days it was fashionable to have Box with all of the appropriate Utensils/Flat Ware/ Dishes, Cups/Glasses, etc. That's what that thingee was, before I resurrected it from my Mom's junk pile, that she just had to GIVE to me, 'cause it was a family hairloom type of thing.<G>
As for carrying that stuff in my "tool kit"....NEVER!!!!! I don't want any of that crap near my expensive, beautiful/handcrafted/georgous TOOLS!!!! YUCK! SHEESH! GADZOOKS! FORSOOTH! ETC.!!!<g>
Best Regards,
Joe Garrett, R.P.T. (Oregon)
Captain, Tool Police
Squares R I



----- Original Message ----- 
From: Jason Kanter 
To: joegarrett at earthlink.net;Pianotech List
Sent: 3/31/06 4:15:10 PM 
Subject: RE: Compartmentizing


Thanks, Joe. Nothing but love from here. The word "umptieth" is not a complaint! I enjoy every single post of yours.

(And though my name is spelled Kanter, I guess there must have been a Cantor back five to ten generations ago. Genealogically closer, though, I also descend from Rimsky-Korsakov's brother, so I'd guess the musical impulse comes from there...)

But back to the substance of the discussion: If you don't carry CA glue with you, how do you handle the grand piano that needs it on arrival? I've had several occasions where I was glad I had a little tube of it in my toolbox. 

and... a 4" deep picnic basket? Where do you put the roast chicken?

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Jason Kanter . jkanter at rollingball.com
Piano tuning, regulation, repair
Serving Seattle and the San Juans
425.830.1561  


From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of Joseph Garrett
Sent: Friday, March 31, 2006 3:35 PM
To: pianotech
Subject: Compartmentizing


Jason the Cantor said: "The discussion about where to keep spare hammers etc. prompted Joe 
Garrett to recommend (for the umptieth time): "I strongly urge you to
"compartmentize". i.e. a woodworking kit, a stringing kit, a repinning
kit, a regulation kit, etc."
What about the liquids?"

Jason,
As for the first part: I reiterated because there are a continual stream of "Newbies" and many had not been privy to my ascerbic wit and horse....sense.<G> If'n you are tired of my constant barrage of tool tips, etc., come to a regional and tell me face ta face!!! So there!<G>
Now to the second, (actually a valid question that deserves an answer! Go figger!<G>)
Several have told you about the small coolers, etc. I'd like to add to it: For my voicing kit which includes Alcohol, Acetone, Lacquer, Sanding Sealer, dissolved Key top material and all the necessary tools for voicing, I have an aluminum case, about 12"x18"x4", that used to be a 40's/50's picnic Basket. I only carry it in the car when I have a major Voicing job to do, (which I schedule). The rest of the time it stays in my piano/music/junk room that is cool/dry. The same goes for many other type kits that are only needed for MAJOR kinds of jobs. As for glues, I carry a very small amounts with me, on a regular basis. I never carry CA glue with me! (Unless I find that there's a p.block to douse.) That stuff stays in my 2nd/drinks refrigorator where it lasts longer and has a propensity to leak, no matter!
So there ya go. Enjoy. 
AND...Jason......lighten up on this olde dude. I might get a complex.<G>.....Nah!<G>
Regards,
Joe Garrett, R.P.T. (Oregon)
Captain, Tool Police
Squares R I
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