It's been years since I did this, so forgive me if I don't know the latest and greatest. I had two cases that contained most of the stuff that traveled regularly. For the basic tuning, and possibly a few little things, I had my computer case (with computer... TuneLab), and some basic tools. Over time, I figurered out what that case needed and it carried very easily with a shoulder strap. I even joked about making sure I had my "purse". Hey, it worked!! The second case didn't leave the truck unless I thought I might need it. It was much more comprehensive and had lots of more unique tools, regulation tools, repair tools, lubes, glues, and many of the felts, bushings, and odds & ends that I just didn't use on every day tunings but wanted handy, nonetheless. The second case was basically a large tackle box. Lots of compartments. And it served me well. Most of you wouldn't like it because it wasn't on wheels. Seems like a lot of places I went, the wheels wouldn't have worked well anyway. So, on those days, I got a little extra exersize. FWIW... Brian Date: Sun, 18 Apr 2010 22:22:15 -0500 From: bill at a440piano.net To: ilvey at sbcglobal.net; pianotech at ptg.org Subject: Re: [pianotech] Tool Cases Yeah, I know. I'm almost resigned to just that. I just really want it integral. An exernal luggage cart, no matter how small is a pain. I tried a small (read weak and insubstantial) cart once. Didn't like it. It was just another piece of equipment which inevitably the case had to be removed from. So now I've got two pieces of equipment in the home - might as well just carry two kits in. ;-] Bottom line is, I have plenty of tool cases from which to choose. I have one now that is small to mid-sized and it's fine. I just want perfect and thought I'd put it to the list to see if anyone has or has seen my perfect case. I'll keep looking.............. william r. monroe On Sat, Apr 17, 2010 at 9:07 PM, David Ilvedson <ilvey at sbcglobal.net> wrote: Why not just get the case you want and get a good luggage cart. You can carry it around sans cart but it is available when needed... David Ilvedson, RPT Pacifica, CA 94044 ----- Original message ---------------------------------------- From: "William Monroe" <bill at a440piano.net> To: pianotech at ptg.org Received: 4/17/2010 11:40:36 AM Subject: Re: [pianotech] Tool Cases >Hello, whomever you are.......;-] >I've actually started considering the possibility. One of the links sent (I >think David I) had a company that sold parts, like the handle and wheels. I >think the biggest trick is that when the handle or wheels are not integrated >into the construction, they can get in the way. For example, there is no >interior mount for the handle, so it would have to mount on the outside >(interfering with opening one side of the case), or you'd have to come up >with some way to mount it on the inside, which may interfere with >pallets/pockets/whatever. Wheels would probably be a bit simpler - maybe >just some in-line skate wheels on an external axle of some sort. >My biggest fear with this approach would be a case that has a flimsy handle >or flimsy wheels, or ends up basically being an underpowered luggage cart. >But..............it may be tried anyway. >William R. Monroe >On Sat, Apr 17, 2010 at 11:25 AM, <a440 at bresnan.net> wrote: >> Was it William Monroe who originally wanted a very particular tool case, >> only with wheels? I confess I haven't actually looked at that case online, >> but is there a good reason why with a little clever engineering (which we as >> a group are known for and fond of) you couldn't buy some wheels and mount >> them? >> Sent from my BlackBerry Smartphone provided by Alltel _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_2 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://ptg.org/pipermail/pianotech.php/attachments/20100419/d003856a/attachment.htm>
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