workshop set-up

[John Ross]

The wooden floor will also be much easier on your feet.
I developed feet problems, so much so I had to have special insoles. 
I put the reason down to the previous summer, when I had been doing long periods in my shop, read converted garage, standing on the cement floor.
John M. Ross
Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada
jrpiano at win.eastlink.ca
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Fenton Murray 
  To: Pianotech List 
  Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2008 1:22 AM
  Subject: Re: workshop set-up


  This is my 2nd reply to this post.
  As I mentioned twice before, dust collection should be a priority. Also, not mentioned is consideration of a wooden floor. I have two 550sf buildings both of which have slab floors. I laid a wooden floor in one a couple of years ago, can't wait to do my other. A raised floor and a ceiling with insulated attic will really help to maintain an even climate, all of this is good for the pianos and the people working on them.
  Fenton
    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Carlos Ralon 
    To: Pianotech List 
    Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2008 8:20 AM
    Subject: Re: workshop set-up


    After over 50 years of working in half the space that Isaac has, I have just finished a 28x40' shop in a new gambrel roofed pole barn, insulated and heated, with metal roof and sides.  My wife is assured that I'm nuts, but now my son-in-law (an RPT) and I can restore in comfort without tripping over tools and piano parts. We farm out SB's and refinishing, always installing blocks and actions in nearly every piano.  We do have the essential shop equipment for medium to heavy restoration.  I just spent most of my kids inheirance.  Oh yes, I still tune about 200 pianos a year and oil steam engines on Liberty Ships.
    Carlos Ralon, RPT 

    P.S.  On Dec. 24th we lost a great supporter of the piano business in the Washington, DC area. Bill McCormack Jr, owner of Jordan Kitts Music Co passed away.  The DC chapter met regulary at his main warehouse. He will be missed.  CKR.
      ----- Original Message ----- 
      From: Isaac Sadigursky 
      To: 'Pianotech List' 
      Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2008 5:14 PM
      Subject: workshop set-up


      Happy New Year!

      Speaking from experience of working for 3 different piano dealers in Los Angeles in 1974-85 ,  I would  recommend to start any workshop with:

      1]work bench or two or three

      2]AIR compressor is a must  to clean dirty pianos and actions and then  in my shop I got addicted to air- driven tools

      3]at least a couple  of old file cabinets to keep parts dust-free,moth-mouse-rats free and well organized..

      4]Plan for the future and have some folding chairs to host local PTG meetings.Dealerships and workshop are the BEST meeting places.Separate  area to store Chairs,coffee pot,etc.would be nessesary,too.

      I  would love to see Listers  adding their preferences in tools and supplies.This is just a start..My 3-car garage is MY Territory plus an outdoor area for tools and parts.

        Best wishes for New Year to everyone on the List.

       
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