Genck Tool Case

[Bill Ballard]

At 11:12 PM -0500 10/3/02, Laura Olsen wrote:
>I bought a Genck tool case at a PTG chapter auction about 12 years ago.  The
>pallet that is glued to the top was glued in with hot glue and every time it
>got warm in my car...

Just like a piano technician to put a tool case together with hot 
hide glue. <g> I'm sure he's changed since.

>It's important to me to look professional.

At 9:43 AM -0500 10/2/02, Ron Nossaman wrote:
>Professionalism costs at least 60% more than mere competence for the same job.

My choices are currently the Genck @ $249, replacing my Jensen @ 
$162, and John Ross's LowePro Nova 5, which I've priced locally @ 
$73. It's a case of less is more (the Genck allows for the least 
tools and costs the most), and more is less (the LowePro carries the 
most and costs the least).

At 11:12 PM -0500 10/3/02, Laura Olsen wrote:
>I think this is a winning combo.
>The only downside it this system requires regular maintenance to keep from
>carrying too much!

At 2:10 PM -0500 10/2/02, Bruce Genck wrote (personal reply):
>After all these years I still remain curious as to why so many
>technicians carry so many tools (weight) into the home with them every
>day when only half are used on any regular basis?  It only takes a few
>seconds to go to the car.
>
>Hope this helps.
>
>Respectfully,
>
>Bruce Genck
>Genck Cases

I agree, too. Your regular maintenance may seem like a chore, but in 
fact is an exercise in focusing on what you really need to pack to 
get through the standard service/tuning appointments.

But this is not a soap opera. I'll make up my mind over this weekend. 
Thanks for your input, Laura.

Bill Ballard RPT
NH Chapter, P.T.G.

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