<!doctype html public "-//W3C//DTD W3 HTML//EN"> <html><head><style type="text/css"></style><title>Re: regular tool tools</title></head><body> <div>Joe,</div> <div>Not to be contrary or anything, but what is a back check removing tool doing in a regulating tool kit?...</div> <div><br></div> <div>What is the "grand damper tool"?</div> <div><br></div> <div>Here are a few humble suggestions: a screw stringer-type let-off tool (which can double as a glide bolt tool), possibly a ratchet -type that has a much smaller head than the catalogue ones which are useless because they are too big, a butterfly spring reg. tool, a square head capstan wrench (possibly one that has another end on it to fit the older tilted hex-type caps. (Steinway, etc.), a grand damper wire bending tool (similar to the Hart tool, but without the handle, of course), and some kind of wire bending pliers, possibly like the Hale ones we used to be able to get, which were small and had a hole near the fulcrum to allow you to miss the bridle wire when bending back check wires.</div> <div><br></div> <div><br></div> <div><br></div> <blockquote type="cite" cite> <blockquote><font face="Arial" size="-1">Hi all,</font></blockquote> <blockquote><font face="Arial" size="-1">I am in the process of designing a new more compact regulation tool kit and would like some helpful ideas as what to include.</font></blockquote> <blockquote><font face="Arial" size="-1">So far my list includes:</font></blockquote> <blockquote> </blockquote> <blockquote><font face="Arial" size="-1">non-directional eye screw turner ( the one that looks like a 4 leaf clover inside)</font></blockquote> <blockquote><font face="Arial" size="-1">grand small spade capture tool (very thin) (female)</font></blockquote> <blockquote><font face="Arial" size="-1">grand large spade capture tool (female)</font></blockquote> <blockquote><font face="Arial" size="-1">damper screw capture tool (male)</font></blockquote> <blockquote><font face="Arial" size="-1">grand damper tool (very thin)</font></blockquote> <blockquote><font face="Arial" size="-1">back check removing tool</font></blockquote> <blockquote><font face="Arial" size="-1">improved Kimball rubber nut regulator (will be able to be adjusted for depth)</font></blockquote> <blockquote><font face="Arial" size="-1">improved flange screw driver blade</font></blockquote> <blockquote><font face="Arial" size="-1">capstan regulator (wood or brass holes)</font></blockquote> <blockquote><font face="Arial" size="-1">upright flange spacer 11/16" blade</font></blockquote> <blockquote><font face="Arial" size="-1">key spacer (offset)</font></blockquote> <blockquote><font face="Arial" size="-1">4" extension bit with  knurled shaft to use for light or fine use.</font></blockquote> <blockquote> </blockquote> <blockquote> </blockquote> <blockquote><font face="Arial" size="-1">All of the above will have a hex shaft that will fit a standard multi bit screwdriver handle.</font></blockquote> <blockquote><font face="Arial" size="-1">Phillips and slotted blades have not been included in the list as they are available at any hardware store as is a hammer shank drill bit.</font></blockquote> <blockquote> </blockquote> <blockquote><font face="Arial" size="-1">All of the above tools to have a small case</font></blockquote> <blockquote><font face="Arial" size="-1"> </font></blockquote> <blockquote><font face="Arial" size="-1">If you think of a tool bit thar might merit inclusion please let me know</font></blockquote> <blockquote> <br> </blockquote> </blockquote> <blockquote type="cite" cite><font face="Arial" size="-1">Joe Goss<br> </font><a href="mailto:imatunr@srvinet.com"><font face="Arial" size="-1">imatunr@srvinet.com</font></a></blockquote> <blockquote type="cite" cite><a href="http://www.mothergoosetools.com"><font face="Arial" size="-1">www.mothergoosetools.com</font></a></blockquote> <div><br></div> <div><br></div> <x-sigsep><pre>-- </pre></x-sigsep> <blockquote><font face="New York" color="#0000FF">Vince Mrykalo<i> RPT MPT</i></font></blockquote> <blockquote><font face="Arial Black" color="#0000FF">Senior Piano Technician</font></blockquote> <blockquote><font face="New York" size="+1" color="#0000FF"><b>Crane School of Music</b></font></blockquote> </body> </html>