Letoff rack needed

[barr8345@bellsouth.net]

Hi all,
Since someone mentioned the "cheapest way", I'd like to call your attention to the "Tautline Tool" on page D13 of the new Pianotek Supply catalog. At $8.95 it is hard to beat and it is very versatile.
Norman Barrett

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Conrad Hoffsommer" <hoffsoco@martin.luther.edu>
To: "Phil Bondi" <tito@philbondi.com>; "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2003 6:08 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.
> 
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