[pianotech] tool case

[Dean May]

Like Wim, I picked up a cheap $25 case at WalMart. I had been using the tool
bag from Duluth Trading company and loved it, but it was a little too tall
to fit in the trunk of my new service vehicle, 1981 CB900C. I've put 4500
miles on it since Sept running service calls. I had it out yesterday and
today in 30 degree weather for another 100 miles. Last time I checked,
Duluth wasn't selling the tool bags. Maybe they just do it periodically.
This little bag does everything I need it to do, and it is so light. You get
a bigger bag and you just load it down with stuff you don't need 95% of the
time.

 



 

 

 

Dean

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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of tnrwim at aol.com
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2012 1:10 PM
To: tubist at swbell.net; pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [pianotech] tool case

 

Paul

 

Think about what you need in a tool case. What tools do you need the most
when going into a customer's home? You probably need your tuning tools, and
some basic regulating tools, plus some glue, Proteck, and paper work. Do you
really need a $140 toolcase to carry those basic things?

 

For years I have used a shoulder briefcase bag to carry my basic tools. I
used to get one at Office Max, but I recently found just what I wanted at
Walmart for about $30.00. It's a Stanley tool "Fat Max" tool bag. It's made
of a very sturdy canvass, with pockets on the outside and inside, and is
supported by a hard flat base. All my tuning and regulating tools are kept
in tool roll from Schaff.  I also have a towel, glue, flash light, Protek, a
power driver with tips.

 

All of the other tolls, supplies, etc. are kept in tool cases in my car. 

Wim Blees, RPT

Hawaii

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