[CAUT] The Ideal Tool Case?

[Jeff Olson]

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I don't mind a heavier case -- mine weighs 33 lbs. "fully loaded" with =
tools -- for carrying the few yards into a house (I get too impatient =
having to journey to the car two or three more times for needed tools if =
I split up my tool collection along the lines Wim does).

For university or apartment work, when I need to walk a relatively long =
ways, I use an abbreviated tool bag that holds mostly tuning wrenches, a =
couple screwdrivers, etc., that weighs only a few pounds.  I mean, I'm =
macho, but not (completely) nuts.

I found your tool case, Ron, rather appealing; never liked the roll-up =
types -- tools tended to scatter/fall upon rolling out, and sometimes =
slither out upon rolling up, in the ones I've tried.

J0
  ----- Original Message -----=20
  From: Ronald E Engle=20
  To: caut@ptg.org=20
  Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 4:12 PM
  Subject: Re: [CAUT] The Ideal Tool Case?


  My odyssey for the perfect case continues also.  I liked the Genck =
case which I used for 10 or so years.  After that wore out I bought one =
of the "close out" Genck's.  I could not use it because it was clumsy =
and you have to fill it to make it work and it became to heavy for me. =20

  I agree with Wim's philosophy and I would add an element of my own.  =
Simplify, Simplify, Simplify.  Why carry around tools you seldom use?  =
However I have not reached the tuning hammer and mutes only, approach =
yet. Presently I am using a laptop computer carrying case I had laying =
around which happens to be identical to ones for sale at Office Max or =
any office supply store.  The pouches, slots, flapped side pocket, =
movable divider all just happen to work out perfectly for me.  The =
Modification I did make is to borrow a pallet from the new Genck which =
has velcro hooks on the bottom edge.  It lays right in the case where =
the computer use to and is permanently positioned so the top edge of the =
pallet lays on the top edge of the case, so it is slanted for easy =
removal of tools, it is hinged at the bottom because of the velco and =
items can be kept underneath. The movable divider is beside the pallet =
giving space for a few small tools that are placed in there loose.  At =
the space at the bottom of the pallet I place my tuning hammer and a few =
necessities that are used at every tuning.  This kit is light, =
everything is easily accessible, the large flapped side space (usually =
empty) is used for temporary tools or supplies I know I might need for =
the job, sometimes umbrella, hat, ETD if you use one. It is soft so I =
don't worry about laying it on furniture and worse yet banging it =
against furniture ( I am clumsy).  It has a removable shoulder strap =
which can be doubled to hold the case lid in upright position.

  Everyone has to work out what's best for them.  I am very happy with =
this arrangement.

  Ron Engle


  On Sun, 8 Jan 2006 14:40:39 EST Wimblees@aol.com writes:
    Jeff

    I use a tool roll, as sold by the piano supply stores, to hold my =
basic tuning and regulating tools, pliers, etc. I have another small bag =
for my voicing tools. These is carry in one of the briefcases sold at =
the home office, which has the PTG logo on it. The briefcase is leather, =
and can be carried by a shoulder strap. It has room for lots of extra =
goodies, including paper work, glue, etc. I like the shoulder strap, as =
it takes the weight off my arms and hands.=20

    As was mentioned, there is no such a thing as a perfect case. What =
you want is something that will hold the basic things you need most of =
the time that will get you thought a basic tuning, voicing, and =
regulation.  The rest you should keep in a variety of carrying cases and =
tool boxes in your car.=20

    Wim=20

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