[pianotech] Stolen Tools

[Dean May]

Been there. What makes it so frustrating is you know that that gear is
worthless to everyone but a piano tuner. Most of it will probably end up in
a dumpster. 

 

I'm truly sorry for you, my friend. I hope things work out to exceed your
expectations. 

 

Blessings,

 

Dean

Dean May             cell 812.239.3359 

PianoRebuilders.com   812.235.5272 

Terre Haute IN  47802

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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Rob & Helen Goodale
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 10:02 PM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: [pianotech] Stolen Tools

 

Well...

 

Sunday my tools were in my truck, Monday morning the weren't.  I know they
were there on Sunday because they were in my way when I strapped my daughter
into her car seat.  When I arrived at the university and realized they were
not there I assumed I must have taken them out at home although I didn't
recall that.  When I got home they were no where to be found.  There was
also a box of tools I was using to fix a PianoDisc a few days earlier.
Included was a test control box, a CPU, a cordless drill, and some
programming and test disks.  I only went one place yesterday, a major
electronics store.  I asked them if they would check the recording on their
parking lot cameras.  I had my purchase receipt with a time stamp so I know
exactly when I was there.  I didn't get much encouragement from them.  They
said I would have to file a police report first, apparently not too
enthusiastic to share their security video with just anyone.  No evidence of
forced entry which means it was probably someone very experienced.  If you
have the right "friends" it wouldn't be too tough to get lock smith tools
and rotating frequency power door lock transmitters.

 

Besides my Accu-tuner there was my favorite tuning hammer I've used for 15
years, all my regulating tools, voicing tools, the only harpsichord "tuning
thingy" I had, center pins, broaches, lots of mutes, and a lot of other
things.  I will of course be filing a police report immediately but unless
the police can pull something off the store video I'll probably never see
any of it again.

 

Rob Goodale, RPT

Las Vegas, NV

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