I knew there was something likeable about you. :-) Mac Hoffsomer was it? John John M. Ross Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada jrpiano@win.eastlink.ca ----- Original Message ----- From: "Conrad Hoffsommer" <hoffsoco@martin.luther.edu> To: "Phil Bondi" <tito@philbondi.com>; "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2003 8:08 AM Subject: Re: Letoff rack needed > Peter, > > >Bill makes, in my opinion, well thought-out tech tools. I personally don't > >own one of his let-off devides, but if it's a Spurlock, then rest assured > >it's well-made and well thought out. > > > >I still use the Jaras let-off tool myself, but I have a few Spurlock tools, > >and they're all good for their intended design. > > > >..I haven't been on a tool-buying spree in awhile..maybe....................! > > > >-Phil Bondi (Fl.) > > > > Ditto the Rook's assessment of Spurlock tools, and I, too, am still using > the Jaras 5 in 1. > > It seems to me that concerns of time and money were expressed in the > original post on this subject (long since deleted from my computer). The > absolutely cheapest method is to make your own. Many years ago, in a land > far, far away, I made one before getting a store bought one. While crude > looking, it does work. Assuming you have a band (or even a coping) saw, > all you need is about an 18" square of 1/2" plywood and miscellaneous > screws, nuts and bolts - many of which you probably already have salvaged > from old pianos. > > {Yes, I _am_ part Scot.) ;-} > > YMMV > > > > Conrad Hoffsommer > Decorah, IA > > So many chocolates; so little time. > > _______________________________________________ > pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives >
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