[CAUT] The Ideal Tool Case?

[Jeannie Grassi]

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While I was waiting in line for my espresso the other morning, the "espresso
repair person" had this bag with him.  He said he has been on a search for
the ideal bag for years and loves this one.  This isn't exactly the style
for me, but some of you might like it:  Veto Pro Pac XL.  I don't remember
anyone mentioning it in the past.  He liked it because of easy access to his
tools and because it is so rugged.  Apparently there a few different sizes.
http://www.vetopropac.com/ , but Googling it will bring up the best place to
buy one.  Amazon.com is selling them for the best price that I found.

I hope this is of help.

jeannie

 

Jeannie Grassi, RPT

Assistant Editor, Piano Technicians Journal

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From: caut-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of Aaron
Bousel
Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2006 8:22 PM
To: College and University Technicians
Subject: Re: [CAUT] The Ideal Tool Case?

 

I went to the Home Depot site and saw three that might be what you got. All
three essentially the same concept, ranging in price from $30-$50. Which one
did you get? I'm sure it's nice to have everything exposed like that when
you're working, but how do you get your tools from the car to the piano when
it's raining? I'm always quite sure that however I'm carrying my stuff
around, there's probably a more efficient way to do it and always interested
to hear about what's out there. 

I think CLC may stand for Custom LeatherCraft.

Aaron

At 09:02 PM 1/7/2006, you wrote:




As much as I hate to change the subject of alcohol and pianos -- surely one
of the most fertile lines of inquiry in the piano repair business -- I
wonder if anyone has any thoughts on what constitutes the idea tool case (or
even if such a thing exists in any universal sense). 

I ask because I've had one in mind for years, after using several different
cases during that time and only being partly satisfied in each incidence,
and then today I suddenly saw it in the Home Depot tool section (while
picking out a DeWalt 7.2 screwdriver, my absolute favorite battery-powered
screwdriver for basic piano screwing in the home -- light, powerful,
compact, and the battery lasts and lasts, despite its modest voltage.  M
wife should be so content :-). 

The tool case in question is a "CLC" (no idea what that stands for) -- a
soft case of heavy nylon construction. It was advertised as being intended
for electrical tools 

I should say what I've always been looking for: 1) easy access but secure
fastening for the most commonly used tools -- e.g., tuning hammers, basic
screwdrivers, tuning felt, meter, etc; 2) easy access to other tools; 3)
balance and comfort for carrying and setting down; 4) storage area for
larger items such as flashlight, can of lubricant, battery screwdriver; 5)
lightweight and looks professional. (I'm going to assume that most of you
agree with me that parts and tools should be in separate carrying cases,
otherwise you either have too few of both or a case that weighs about 50
lbs.) 

I'd prefer not to open the case to get at my tuning tools. I like them being
accessible from the outside, but prior cases had issues securing tuning
wrenches, etc.; I'd rather not remove pallets, etc., to get at tools; I'd
like to have a large variety of well-ordered holding compartments
appropriate for the general size of piano repair tools. This isn't a
terribly exhaustive list, but I think it conveys my basic tastes.

The CLC toolcase has two side flaps that when unzipped expose a large number
of nylon tool holding pouches on either side, easily more numerous than the
pallet style tool holders I've previously owned in hard-shell cases; in
addition, there are tool pouches on the inside of the flaps themselves.
There are a number of deep pouches on the ends of the case -- placed there
to avoid the imbalances that occur when you store tools on the outsides of a
case, which tend to pull the case open or over on one side. My five tuning
wrenches and some screwdrivers fit neatly into the pouches on both ends of
the case. A quick unzip reveals an array of other useful tools. The deep
main compartment in the toolcase is good for holding the aforementioned
larger items.

Anyhow, I've gone on long enough. I was just happy to encounter this case in
a random shopping expedition, and thought I'd share it with you. If anyone's
interested, I'd be happy to send photos. I have no idea if technicians in
general are satisfied with their tool cases. I know I've never been -- until
now.  Any alternate suggestions or thoughts would be welcome.

Best,

JeffO


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Aaron Bousel
Registered Piano Technician, Piano Technicians Guild
abousel@comcast.net
(413) 253-3846 (voice & fax)


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