Faulkner Tools

[Joseph Garrett]

Marshall asked:"I met someone who attends my church who's uncle , a blind piano tuner, invented and patened a tool for the blind which was designed to make tuning easier. He's no longer alive, but his name was William Faulkner from Chicago, not the author from Missippi. Does anyone know about this tool and where I can find it/purchase it? Thanks"

Marshall,
Faulkner Tools made Tools to make a Blind Technician's life a bit easier. They were well thought out and well made, (at least the ones I've seen and own). The best one, was a bench let-off rack, that has sliding gauges for let-off, drop checking, etc. I have one. It"s biggest problem< is that it"s too light weight> This can easily be corrected with lead ingots> Another problem< is that the hammer rebound is waaaay different than a wooden let_off rack"s> Not sure how that can be corrected, as I haven't experimented with it. ( I keep using my highly modified wooden one and don't have the need.)
Another tool(s), is a set of adjustable rods for taking the string height(s). It came with it's own holding rack so that they would stay in order. I know there were other tools, but I just can't remember them. You might contact Ken Serviss, former Director of the Emil Fries School. He is very up on things like this.
Regards,


Joe Garrett, R.P.T.
Captain of the Tool Police
Squares R I
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