For those of us on the "budget plan" as far as supplies, I got a great idea from someone many years ago. Pick up very functional "cases" at garage sales. For instance, last summer I got one of those hardshell typewriter cases (I persuaded them to keep the typewriter) for $1. It's perfect for keeping my supply of piano wire, stringing hammer, etc., in. Sturdy, reasonably professional looking (better than a cardboard box!). Old record players are equally as useful. For those of you who can afford super-deluxo tool boxes -- I aspire to your good fortune! Barb Barasa Ashland OR > Plain strings don't really "need" to be tied except in extreme emergencies > IMO. A toolbox containing cans of plain strings, stringing tools and a bag > of silica gel to keep them all dry doesn't take up much space. Murphy's law > applies here too, though.
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