Tool Gems

[jpiesik@arinc.com]

     Dear List,

     I can no longer keep these two little gems a secret:

     1)  For those of you who do or plan to do plastic elbow replacements
     in spinets, here's a tool that will save you grief, time, and money:

       Transverse End Cutter
       #66-544, $16.50
       Jensen 1996-1997 Master Catalog, Page 208

     This tool is perfectly shaped with a 1 inch jaw, 1/8 inch wide at the
     nose, with a 4 3/4 inch OAL.  It works beautifully at nipping away
     stubborn plastic from wip-lifter-center-pins.

     2)  For those of you who do chip repairs to keytops, here's a nifty
     sander (corded or cordless) for doing the fine, detailed sanding
     required after the chip has been filled:

       WAHL Filer Sander Kit
       #161-780, $59.95
       Jensen 1996-1997 Master Catalog, Page 229

     This is a lightweight, precision tool, providing 6000 strokes per
     minute with an approx. 0.100 inch stroke length.  It's about the size
     of a Dremel tool, and comes with assorted files and sanding paddles.
     The sanding paddles are about 1/2 inch by 1 inch - perfect size for
     keys, or other detailed sanding jobs.

     Enjoy,

     John Piesik
     Piesik's Piano Service
     Carlsbad, CA
     JPIESIK@ARINC.COM

     P.S.  Care to share one of your little secrets with us?