Marcel, That was funny...I'll give it a try! David I. -----Original Message----- From: owner-pianotech@ptg.org [mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org]On Behalf Of Marcel Carey Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2000 5:48 PM To: pianotech@ptg.org Subject: Re: re (We all hate strings breaking) Try breaking a penci while some person takes out a grand action. You'll get his attention and you can be sure he will be looking for a broken shank. I did this twice during a class at a convention and the person giving the class got an instant sunburn. Marcel Carey, RPT Sherbrooke, QC -----Original Message----- From: Robin Stevens <pianotun@globalfreeway.com.au> To: pianotech@ptg.org <pianotech@ptg.org> Date: 2000-septembre-06 18:06 Subject: re (We all hate strings breaking) >HI List. >Reading your posts on this Tuner hazard, reminds me of my earlier days when >working in a large Piano repair shop. > >The favourite trick on a newbie or someone showing great concern over a >pending bass string breaking was to bang a large hammer on a work bench >close by. > >Guaranteed a jump in the air of at least 12 inches. > >Robin (Aussie) > >
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