Tool case: Big House, vertical tool and liquid storage

[David Ilvedson]

AGAIN...is there a spot for my SAT III?

David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, California



----- Original message ----------------------------------------
From: "Greg Graham" <grahampianos at yahoo.com>
To: pianotech <pianotech at ptg.org>
Received: 5/25/2006 1:34:43 PM
Subject: Tool case: Big House, vertical tool and liquid storage


>I have been using the "Big House" for about 6 months,
>and like it more now than the first week. It took some
>time to get used to a wide bag after using an attache
>for a couple years. 

>Key elements:  

>1.  Vertical tool storage:  I was tired of digging for
>commonly used tools.  Now I reach for what I want with
>one hand, use the tool, and drop it back where it
>belongs, rather than on the floor or piano. 
>Lesser-used tools can get lost in pockets, especially
>small tools, so I still have a couple tool rolls
>tucked in there.

>2.  Room for vertical storage of liquids:  Hypo
>oilers, glue bottles, etc, stand up nicely on one side
>of the bag.  A TIP:  I used a box that business cards
>came in as a bottle organizer.  It fits the Big House
>very well.  I used to carry an insulated soft-side
>lunch box for my liquids.  Now I carry only one bag. 
>Tools on one side, liquids and clipboard/files on the
>other.

>3.  Price.  Very good bag for the money.  

>4.  Appearance:  I was thinking about the Vito Propack
>(attracted to the vertical storage), but it looks like
>something a carpenter would carry.  The "Big House" is
>sleek for its size, and all black.  It does not look
>out of place when I'm in my business suit or Tux.  

>5.  Did I mention price?  

>It isn't perfect, mind you, but I've worked around the
>few limitations and like it more each day.  

>Greg Graham
>Brodheadsville, PA

>Pat wrote:
>>>Someone on this list suggested we look at a tool
>case from Duluth Traders, called the Big House. .... I
>am really pleased to find such a good tool kit for a
>very reasonable price.
>   
>  Pat Mihlfeld
>  Farmington, MO


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