In a message dated 12/2/99 6:04:52 AM Pacific Standard Time, kam544@flash.net writes: << Unsubscribing because you have arrived at some independent conclusions on your part based on erroneous information, while would be unfortunate to the Pianotech list somewhat, would ultimately be your loss a whole bunch. >> I'd have to agree with Keith here. Not joining PTG or not participating here would be a very small loss for us but a big one for you. People don't join the organization and pass the Exams just so they can put three letters after their name, hardly. Piano technicians historically have practiced a trade which has no universal standards. PTG has come a long way towards providing, establishing and advancing standards. Often, there are opposing views, one person's ideas and practices seem to contradict another's. In time, however, we all eventually learn the value of both sides of the argument. I have seen both the use of Dampp-Chaser humidity control systems and CA glue disrecommended and scoffed at. I can give you plenty of reasons why you should never use either one. I can also give you plenty of reasons and instances in which they will both be effective in solving problems. So, in your opinion, I may not be an "expert" because I supposedly don't know when to use a Dampp-Chaser instead of CA glue but I can promise you that if you stick around and especially if you earn those three letters, you'll eventually find that your point is quite moot. I've learned virtually everything I know about piano technology from PTG, am very grateful for that and owe the very nice life style I have entirely to my membership and participation with it. Without PTG, I wouldn't be a piano technician. I often come up with ideas and viewpoints which are controversial, perhaps it's just my nature, I'm not sure. But I can assure you that no matter how far flung some of the topics or ideas I bring up may be, their source has always been from within the organization. Gee, what ever happened to the guy who started this thread? He must really be enjoying reading all the responses. "What do you do with a cheap, new Chinese made piano with loose tuning pins?" Watch out! What a loaded question that turned out to be! I'm afraid that even a little anti-Communist sentiment and Xenophobia may have influenced the discussion. It's all healthy and worthwhile, though. It's your choice, Roy. The ship will sail with or without you. Bill Bremmer RPT Madison, Wisconsin
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