Faulkner Tools

[Leslie Bartlett]

Also, check with Roy Escobar, 832-722-0231. He, blind, has done several
workshops for us locally on how blind people "do their thing".  He has
rebuilt a lot of pianos, and I know has the guages for measuring string
height.  I think they were custom made for him. But he loves to talk about
piano stuff, is the highest earning tech in town, and has about 40 years'
experience. An all round good guy.
les bartlett

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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Joseph Garrett
Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 6:16 PM
To: pianotech
Subject: Re: Faulkner Tools




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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