Dear Doug, Yes, I also started with a book checked out from our local library... and have rebuilt two pianos, the first one was sold, so far :-) Regards, - Jonsky > > Jonsky and list, > > I too am one of "those" guys that checked a book out of the library > and started to "fix" the problem.... > > It ain't black magic, but there is a lot more to a piano than > following steps 1-15. > > The library book was returned years ago, and since then I have > purchased half a dozen books rebuilding, restringing, tuning, dating > and regulating. > > Piano technology is just a "hobby" for me, but I have a high degree of > appreciation for the level of skill, patience, and knowledge most of > you Professionals have. > > doug > drichard@qntm.com > > ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________ > Subject: Re: Do It Yourself Piano Repair? > Author: jonsky.hsu@Eng.Sun.COM (Jonsky Hsu) at SMTP2 > Date: 10/7/96 6:06 PM > > ...yes, they all realize it's more difficult than they think... However, > only those failed to successfully repair will ask for a technician and > the succeeded one won't. I'm one of the later and am one who'd been > buying parts from IPS :-) > > I sincerely agree what Mr. Blees said in that the more people try to > do repairs the more they realize the value of what they'd pay for repair > and the more they'd appreciate the works you guys are doing. > > Don't make that piano repair arts as a black box... > > > - Jonsky Hsu > jonsky@eng.sun.com > Sun Microsystems
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