88 key pick-up! (well just 44)

[Joe And Penny Goss]

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To protect the keys I sewed two canvas bags that snap onto the carrier.          l               snap         snap               l
I used velcro along the edges.                                                                              l  velcro                             velcro    l
Does not stop accidents in the shop <g>                                                             l_________________________l
But does eliminate the end keys of each section from falling out and chipping them.
Joe Goss RPT
Mother Goose Tools
imatunr at srvinet.com
www.mothergoosetools.com
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: pianolady50 at peoplepc.com 
  To: Pianotech List 
  Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 4:37 PM
  Subject: Re: 88 key pick-up! (well just 44)


  Bill's clamps are wonderful!  However, do use some caution when carrying keys by the clamp handles.  

  First, speaking of the original wood clamps with leather handles.  With age and usage the leather does rot.  Not fun when the tech was carrying a set of clamped keys in to my shop for keybushing.  One handle broke and sent a half set of perfect, white ivories down to the cement driveway.  'Head' first, of course.  Major repairs ensued.

  So...I thought the aluminum with the nylon handles were a fantastic improvement.  Until flipping a set on the bench and one of the handle attaching screws pulled through the nylon handle!  The hole in the nylon had enlarged.

  Now I've modified the handles with the addition of fender washers between the screw heads and the handles.  All's well so far.

  Best bet, frequently inspect for wear.

  Debbie Legg


    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Paul T Williams 
    To: Pianotech List ; caut at ptg.org 
    Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 4:01 PM
    Subject: Re: 88 key pick-up! (well just 44)



    Hi all, 

    I'm sure many of you have done this, but I just had my first encounter with not tightening down my Spurlock key clamp.  I picked up the strap to turn them over on the bench and .... well I've got something to do for a little while now.  must go crawl around the shop floor for awhile! 

    PTW 


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