<html xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" = xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" = xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" = xmlns:st1="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" = xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40"> <head> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; = charset=us-ascii"> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 11 (filtered medium)"> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" = name="State"/> <o:SmartTagType = namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="City"/> <o:SmartTagType = namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="place"/> <o:SmartTagType = namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="PersonName"/>  <style>  </style>  </head> <body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=blue> <div class=Section1> I just purchesd the best tool case = I have ever had. It is a soft side kit made or sold by Duluth Trading CO.  The = case is called the big house. It has 59 pockets and something like 30 alastic = loops to confine things, the flat sides zip down to acces all the spaces and tools. The = sholder strap is vary wide and comfortable and fully adjustable.  I have ben = carieing tool cases since I was 13 years old and this is the best. I frankly injoy = using this kit will hold mor than you might want to put in it, throh in that extra = bag of parts for a special job.  You know how it goes. I walk from my home to = the school every day and most of the time I take the kit.  Thro in that = compact umbrella or lunch it will take it all. A joy to use.  Oh I forgot to tell = you the price $59.00<o:p></o:p> <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Duluth</st1:City></st1:place> trading Company On the net at duluthtrading.com  Lots = of good stuff and fun to read.<o:p></o:p> Don Wigent = <o:p></o:p> Put some fun in your life =          <o:p></o:p><= /font> <o:p> </o:p> <div> <div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'> <hr size=2 width="100%" align=center tabindex=-1> </div> From: = caut-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces@ptg.org] On = Behalf Of Andrew Anderson Sent: Monday, January 09, = 2006 9:19 AM To: ilvey@sbcglobal.net; = <st1:PersonName w:st="on">College and University Technicians</st1:PersonName> Subject: Re: [CAUT] The = Ideal Tool Case?<o:p></o:p> </div> <o:p> </o:p> How many of us use a cart, like a mail cart etc, to bring = everything with us while servicing piano on campus? Andrew Anderson At 07:50 PM 1/8/2006, you wrote: <o:p></o:p> Believe = me...you WILL be going for a lighter kit as the years go by.   When my knuckles = started dragging on the floor, I knew it was time... You mentioned you use an abbreviated kit for long walking = distances...that seems like the time for more fully loaded kit, rather than walk back to = the car...? I would interested in a heavier kit only if it had wheels...I don't mind = the walk to the car...what 30 feet?   David Ilvedson, RPT <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Pacifica</st1:City>, = <st1:State w:st="on">California</st1:State></st1:place> <o:p></o:p> <div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'> <hr size=2 width="100%" align=center> </div> Original message From: "Jeff Olson" To: "<st1:PersonName w:st="on">College and University = Technicians</st1:PersonName>" Received: 1/8/2006 4:48:02 PM Subject: Re: [CAUT] The Ideal Tool Case? 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<o:p></o:p> ----- Original Message ----- = <o:p></o:p> From: <a = href="mailto:englepiano@juno.com">Ronald E Engle</a> <o:p></o:p> To: <a = href="mailto:caut@ptg.org">caut@ptg.org</a> = <o:p></o:p> Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 4:12 = PM<o:p></o:p> Subject: Re: [CAUT] The Ideal Tool = Case?<o:p></o:p> 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.  <o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p> 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.<o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p> Everyone has to work out what's best for = them.  I am very happy with this arrangement.<o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p> Ron Engle<o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p> On Sun, 8 Jan 2006 14:40:39 EST <a href="mailto:Wimblees@aol.com">Wimblees@aol.com</a> = writes:<o:p></o:p> Jeff<o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p> 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. <o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p> 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. <o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p> Wim <o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p> </div> </body> </html>