<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"> <HTML><HEAD> <META http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; = charset=iso-8859-1"> <META content="MSHTML 6.00.2900.2802" name=GENERATOR> <STYLE></STYLE> </HEAD> <BODY bgColor=#ffffff> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>After the first time I serviced a piano = in a school, I used a luggage carrier (those carts that were made before = luggage came with wheels).  That would have been 1983.  I don't use it = when servicing pianos in homes, since the car is so nearby, but when = servicing any institution it's normal operating procedure.  I bring my big old = regular tool case, the case that is home to my punchings, pinning supplies and electrical gadgets--heat gun, hammer iron, etc., my cooler of glues and chemicals and brief case.  I can even carry more, if I have a = particular job that I'm doing.  I used it to roll around Illinois Wesleyan = University for 5 1/2 years, but I didn't usually carry as much with me since my = office/shop was so easily accessible.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Actually, I have carts in two different = sizes--depending on the job and amount of equipment I need to = haul.  When I was rebuilding the action to the Steinway D at Braden Auditorium, I used = the big cart to transport the action (bungee corded in place) to and from my = van.  I used the carts to haul actions around IWU, also.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Barbara Richmond, RPT</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV> <DIV>----- Original Message ----- </DIV> <BLOCKQUOTE style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; = BORDER-LEFT: #000000 2px solid; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px"> <DIV style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: = black"><B>From:</B> <A title=andrew@andersonmusic.com href="mailto:andrew@andersonmusic.com">Andrew Anderson</A> </DIV> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A = title=ilvey@sbcglobal.net href="mailto:ilvey@sbcglobal.net">ilvey@sbcglobal.net</A> ; <A title=caut@ptg.org href="mailto:caut@ptg.org">College and = University Technicians</A> </DIV> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Monday, January 09, 2006 = 8:18 AM</DIV> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: [CAUT] The Ideal = Tool Case?</DIV> <DIV><BR></DIV>How many of us use a cart, like a mail cart etc, to = bring everything with us while servicing piano on campus?<BR><BR>Andrew Anderson<BR>At 07:50 PM 1/8/2006, you wrote:<BR><BR><BR> <BLOCKQUOTE class=cite cite="" type="cite">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...<BR><BR>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...?<BR><BR>I = would interested in a heavier kit only if it had wheels...I don't mind the = walk to the car...what 30 feet?   <BR><BR><BR>David Ilvedson, RPT<BR>Pacifica, California<BR><BR><BR><BR> <HR> Original message<BR>From: "Jeff Olson" <BR>To: "College and = University Technicians" <BR>Received: 1/8/2006 4:48:02 PM<BR>Subject: Re: = [CAUT] The Ideal Tool Case?<BR><BR>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).<BR> <BR>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.<BR> <BR>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.<BR> <BR>J0<BR> <DL> <DD>----- Original Message ----- <BR> <DD>From:</B> <A href="mailto:englepiano@juno.com">Ronald E = Engle</A> <BR> <DD>To:</B> <A href="mailto:caut@ptg.org">caut@ptg.org</A> <BR> <DD>Sent:</B> Sunday, January 08, 2006 4:12 PM<BR> <DD>Subject:</B> Re: [CAUT] The Ideal Tool Case?<BR><BR> <DD><FONT size=2>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.  <BR> <DD><BR>  <DD>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.<BR> <DD><BR>  <DD>Everyone has to work out what's best for them.  I am very = happy with this arrangement.<BR> <DD><BR>  <DD>Ron Engle<BR> <DD><BR>  <DD><BR>  <DD>On Sun, 8 Jan 2006 14:40:39 EST <A href="mailto:Wimblees@aol.com">Wimblees@aol.com</A> writes:<BR> <DL> <DD>Jeff<BR> <DD><BR>  <DD>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. <BR> <DD><BR>  <DD>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. <BR> <DD><BR>  <DD>Wim <BR></FONT> = <DD><BR> </DD></DL></DD></DL></BLOCKQUOTE><BR></BLOCKQUOTE></BODY></= HTML>