Samsung, not "Sasmsung" :-)
Bruce Gibson
Piano Technician
Honours Graduate, Piano Technology Program, George Brown College; Member of Piano Technicians Guild and Canadian Association of Piano Technicians
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Email: bruce at bgpianotech.com
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1. Re: iPhone or Not iPhone (John Formsma)
2. Re: iPhone or Not iPhone (tnrwim at aol.com)
3. Garmin GPS (was iPhone or Not iPhone) (Duaine Hechler)
4. Re: Finish Repair Question - Should be Case Repair Question
(Al Guecia/Allied PianoCraft)
5. Re: iPhone or Not iPhone (David Weiss)
6. Re: iPhone or Not iPhone (Robertmihfeld at sbcglobal.net)
7. Funny craigs list advert. Steel soundboard! (Tom Driscoll)
8. Re: Funny craigs list advert. Steel soundboard! (paul bruesch)
9. Re: Funny craigs list advert. Steel soundboard! (John Formsma)
10. Re: iPhone or Not iPhone (John Formsma)
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Message: 1
Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2012 22:28:17 -0500
From: John Formsma <formsma at gmail.com>
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [pianotech] iPhone or Not iPhone
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I say get it!
I've used iPhones for the past 5-6 years. Currently have the 4s. Siri alone
is almost worth the price of admission. Plus having music, podcasts,
internet, mapping, GPS, calendar, etc. just makes sense these days.
We're sort of in between the 4s and the next model. You might want to wait
for the latest. I usually try to pick my upgrade times when they release
the newest.
John Formsma, RPT
Blue Mountain, MS
On Wed, Jun 6, 2012 at 7:03 PM, Patrick C. Poulson
<pcpoulson at sbcglobal.net>wrote:
> Currently there are some good deals on getting an iPhone through my phone
> company (with a 2 year contract, of course), and I am wondering if moving
> to the smartphone world would be of real benefit to my business. I know
> that there is the ability to run credit cards through it, and many other
> features. It would cost another $30 on my phone bill, as well as the
> initial cost of the phone ($149 or $49 depending on whether I want it to
> talk to me).
> Thanks
> Patrick C. Poulson
> Registered Piano Technician
> 530-265-1983
>
--
John Formsma, RPT
Blue Mountain, MS
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Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2012 01:55:10 -0400 (EDT)
From: tnrwim at aol.com
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [pianotech] iPhone or Not iPhone
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Siri alone is almost worth the price of admission.
I tried using Siri to make appointments, but "she" doesn't understand Hawaiian, and since 99% of street names in Hawaii are in Hawaiian, it's very frustrating, and I usually have to go in and change the street name. So I gave up, and just do it the old fashioned way.
Wim
-----Original Message-----
From: John Formsma <formsma at gmail.com>
To: pianotech <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Wed, Jun 6, 2012 7:11 pm
Subject: Re: [pianotech] iPhone or Not iPhone
I say get it!
I've used iPhones for the past 5-6 years. Currently have the 4s. Siri alone is almost worth the price of admission. Plus having music, podcasts, internet, mapping, GPS, calendar, etc. just makes sense these days.
We're sort of in between the 4s and the next model. You might want to wait for the latest. I usually try to pick my upgrade times when they release the newest.
John Formsma, RPT
Blue Mountain, MS
On Wed, Jun 6, 2012 at 7:03 PM, Patrick C. Poulson <pcpoulson at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
Currently there are some good deals on getting an iPhone through my phone company (with a 2 year contract, of course), and I am wondering if moving to the smartphone world would be of real benefit to my business. I know that there is the ability to run credit cards through it, and many other features. It would cost another $30 on my phone bill, as well as the initial cost of the phone ($149 or $49 depending on whether I want it to talk to me).
Thanks
Patrick C. Poulson
Registered Piano Technician
530-265-1983
--
John Formsma, RPT
Blue Mountain, MS
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Date: Thu, 07 Jun 2012 01:22:19 -0500
From: Duaine Hechler <dahechler at att.net>
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: [pianotech] Garmin GPS (was iPhone or Not iPhone)
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What about using a GPS ?
I know at here in Florissant, my Garmin says "Street Ferdinand Street" instead of "Saint Ferdinand Street" because it is
listed as "St. Ferdinand St."
So figure .........
On 06/07/2012 12:55 AM, tnrwim at aol.com wrote:
>
> Siri alone is almost worth the price of admission.
>
> I tried using Siri to make appointments, but "she" doesn't understand Hawaiian, and since 99% of street names in
> Hawaii are in Hawaiian, it's very frustrating, and I usually have to go in and change the street name. So I gave up,
> and just do it the old fashioned way.
> Wim
>
--
Duaine Hechler
Piano, Player Piano, Pump Organ
Tuning, Servicing& Rebuilding
Reed Organ Society Member
Florissant, MO 63034
(314) 838-5587
dahechler at att.net
www.hechlerpianoandorgan.com
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Home& Business user of Linux - 11 years
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Message: 4
Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2012 07:14:47 -0400
From: Al Guecia/Allied PianoCraft <alliedpianocraft at hotmail.com>
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Finish Repair Question - Should be Case
Repair Question
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Yes, I've used it to shape and repair molding. Wonderful and time saving product that will hold up over time.
Al -
High Point, NC
On Jun 6, 2012, at 5:29 PM, Euphonious Thumpe wrote:
I had to replace a 4" chunk of rim molding on a Chickering Ampico years ago, and had success mixing dry aniline powder with one of those "Tootsie Roll" type ("Wood-Epox"?) doughs that you knead. It took a bit of experimentation and going over with touch-up markers to get the color/grain right, but you'd be hard pressed to find the repair today.
T
From: David Love <davidlovepianos at comcast.net>;
To: <pianotech at ptg.org>;
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Finish Repair Question - Should be Case Repair Question
Sent: Wed, Jun 6, 2012 3:17:32 PM
Thanks. In spite of Joe's comments on my woodworking ineptitude I do
actually understand the process and techniques of fitting a piece of wood to
the case and I appreciate your input. The principle of using wood as the
material of choice generally I agree with but in this case I'm not sure it's
the best way to go. Actually, it's a wood finish, not black. Black would
definitely be easier with no grain or color matching to worry about. In
this case, as I mentioned in a previous post, I think blending the wood
finish to the existing finish will be easier as a complete faux finish
(something I can manage) and a smoother palette will make it a bit easier.
The Abatron stuff that I mentioned earlier does provide a nice fill but
cures somewhat porous which concerned me. I was not familiar with the
product that Ruth Phillips sells but after seeing some photographs that she
sent me it can molded into shape so that there is little sanding or shaping.
And even if there were, you can carve or trim the material with a knife
before it fully cures so that the amount of sanding is minimized. It is a
polyester product that gets blended with fine wood flour so that the surface
is both smooth and durable even though this isn't a spot in the piano that
is terribly vulnerable.
Again I appreciate everyone's input, especially Joe, who always reminds me
that we need emotional investment in our work.
David Love
www.davidlovepianos.com
-----Original Message-----
From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Encore Pianos
Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2012 7:42 AM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Finish Repair Question - Should be Case Repair
Question
I sent my reply off a tad too soon. The advantage here is that you can take
the slightly over size piece in and out. I would simply hold it in place in
hand and run my fingers over the two pieces to establish high or low, walk
over to the belt sander, trim, come back, check again, and so on til I am
done. Then after you glue it, you will have to do some small amount of
puttying and a bit of sanding.
The piece is black unless I am mistaken. The primer and finish will be
opaque, which renders the surface materials blending moot, as long as your
work is done carefully.
Will Truitt
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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of David Love
Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2012 10:03 AM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Finish Repair Question - Should be Case Repair
Question
Actually, fitting a piece of wood would probably require the most work as I
see it. The section is not quite precisely cut at present and would have to
be squared and leveled. The wood would have to be cut to size very closely
as access to do leveling after is somewhat limited would be the slowest and
most difficult to sand level being made of wood. The ends would still have
to be filled and blended afterwards and then you'd have three different
surface materials to match and blend.
Ruth Phillips just sent me a sequence of photos that utilize her wood
rebuilder product which I'm tempted to use. Thank you all for your input.
David Love
www.davidlovepianos.com
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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Encore Pianos
Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2012 5:39 AM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Finish Repair Question - Should be Case Repair
Question
Thank you for making my point in the fewest words possible. :-)
Will
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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Jon Page
Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2012 6:48 AM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Finish Repair Question - Should be Case Repair
Question
You could have fitted a piece of wood in there and have been done with it
already.
--
Regards,
Jon Page
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Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2012 07:35:54 -0400
From: "David Weiss" <davidweiss at embarqmail.com>
To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
Subject: Re: [pianotech] iPhone or Not iPhone
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Does anyone know if there is an easy way to synchronize calendar and
contacts on the IPhone with Microsoft Outlook on a PC?
David Weiss
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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Terry Farrell
Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2012 9:50 PM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [pianotech] iPhone or Not iPhone
I don't give two hoots about the latest and greatest and snazziest
technology by any means - I couldn't care less.
BUT: My son bought a new iPhone, so my wife got his old one and I got her
second-generation hand-me-down iPhone. I still don't really give two hoots
about the latest and greatest technology, but whatever you do - DON'T TOUCH
MY IPONE!!!! All I can say is that is really is the kitty's tushy. It is so
versatile. The latest thing I'm doing with it is I bought a water-proof case
for it that has an extra battery and a high-sensitivity GPS and downloaded a
nautical chart app (for $20) and will serve as my GPS navigation on my
sailboat.
I use Verituner on it. It has built-in GPS. It is so easy to use. What else
can I say? It really is different than anything like this that I've ever had
in the past.
Terry Farrell
On Jun 6, 2012, at 8:03 PM, Patrick C. Poulson wrote:
> Currently there are some good deals on getting an iPhone through my phone
company (with a 2 year contract, of course), and I am wondering if moving to
the smartphone world would be of real benefit to my business. I know that
there is the ability to run credit cards through it, and many other
features. It would cost another $30 on my phone bill, as well as the initial
cost of the phone ($149 or $49 depending on whether I want it to talk to
me).
> Thanks
> Patrick C. Poulson
> Registered Piano Technician
> 530-265-1983
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Message: 6
Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2012 06:41:05 -0500
From: "Robertmihfeld at sbcglobal.net" <robertmihfeld at sbcglobal.net>
To: "pianotech at ptg.org" <pianotech at ptg.org>
Subject: Re: [pianotech] iPhone or Not iPhone
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All you have to do is to synchronize your iPhone to Outlook. In iTunes you need to enable synchronizing with Outlook. I can't give you specifics since I am away from my PC at the moment. Hope this helps.
Robert Mihlfeld
On Jun 7, 2012, at 6:35 AM, "David Weiss" <davidweiss at embarqmail.com> wrote:
> Does anyone know if there is an easy way to synchronize calendar and
> contacts on the IPhone with Microsoft Outlook on a PC?
>
> David Weiss
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
> Of Terry Farrell
> Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2012 9:50 PM
> To: pianotech at ptg.org
> Subject: Re: [pianotech] iPhone or Not iPhone
>
> I don't give two hoots about the latest and greatest and snazziest
> technology by any means - I couldn't care less.
>
> BUT: My son bought a new iPhone, so my wife got his old one and I got her
> second-generation hand-me-down iPhone. I still don't really give two hoots
> about the latest and greatest technology, but whatever you do - DON'T TOUCH
> MY IPONE!!!! All I can say is that is really is the kitty's tushy. It is so
> versatile. The latest thing I'm doing with it is I bought a water-proof case
> for it that has an extra battery and a high-sensitivity GPS and downloaded a
> nautical chart app (for $20) and will serve as my GPS navigation on my
> sailboat.
>
> I use Verituner on it. It has built-in GPS. It is so easy to use. What else
> can I say? It really is different than anything like this that I've ever had
> in the past.
>
> Terry Farrell
>
>
>
> On Jun 6, 2012, at 8:03 PM, Patrick C. Poulson wrote:
>
>> Currently there are some good deals on getting an iPhone through my phone
> company (with a 2 year contract, of course), and I am wondering if moving to
> the smartphone world would be of real benefit to my business. I know that
> there is the ability to run credit cards through it, and many other
> features. It would cost another $30 on my phone bill, as well as the initial
> cost of the phone ($149 or $49 depending on whether I want it to talk to
> me).
>> Thanks
>> Patrick C. Poulson
>> Registered Piano Technician
>> 530-265-1983
>
>
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Message: 7
Date: Thu, 07 Jun 2012 07:57:04 -0400
From: "Tom Driscoll" <tomtuner at verizon.net>
To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
Subject: [pianotech] Funny craigs list advert. Steel soundboard!
Message-ID: <A76502AE51DB42E5A2FD133EEFF3AE91 at acer42041e6643>
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Sometimes you just have to laugh !
http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/zip/3055147129.html
Tom Driscoll
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Message: 8
Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2012 07:09:22 -0500
From: paul bruesch <paul at bruesch.net>
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Funny craigs list advert. Steel soundboard!
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Yeah. Or cry...
On Thu, Jun 7, 2012 at 6:57 AM, Tom Driscoll <tomtuner at verizon.net> wrote:
> **
> Sometimes you just have to laugh !
>
> http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/zip/3055147129.html
>
> Tom Driscoll
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Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2012 08:21:44 -0500
From: John Formsma <formsma at gmail.com>
To: "pianotech at ptg.org" <pianotech at ptg.org>
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Funny craigs list advert. Steel soundboard!
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I always wondered why they sounded so bright. Had to be that "special"
soundboard!
JF
On Thursday, June 7, 2012, Tom Driscoll wrote:
> **
> Sometimes you just have to laugh !
>
> http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/zip/3055147129.html
>
> Tom Driscoll
>
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John Formsma, RPT
Blue Mountain, MS
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Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2012 09:05:22 -0500
From: John Formsma <formsma at gmail.com>
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [pianotech] iPhone or Not iPhone
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I mostly use it for composing text messages. It also works pretty well for
dictating email. Works best (for me) with a wi-fi connection and a fairly
quiet environment.
JF
On Thu, Jun 7, 2012 at 12:55 AM, <tnrwim at aol.com> wrote:
>
> Siri alone is almost worth the price of admission.
>
> I tried using Siri to make appointments, but "she" doesn't understand
> Hawaiian, and since 99% of street names in Hawaii are in Hawaiian, it's
> very frustrating, and I usually have to go in and change the street name.
> So I gave up, and just do it the old fashioned way.
>
> Wim
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: John Formsma <formsma at gmail.com>
> To: pianotech <pianotech at ptg.org>
> Sent: Wed, Jun 6, 2012 7:11 pm
> Subject: Re: [pianotech] iPhone or Not iPhone
>
> I say get it!
>
> I've used iPhones for the past 5-6 years. Currently have the 4s. Siri
> alone is almost worth the price of admission. Plus having music, podcasts,
> internet, mapping, GPS, calendar, etc. just makes sense these days.
>
> We're sort of in between the 4s and the next model. You might want to
> wait for the latest. I usually try to pick my upgrade times when they
> release the newest.
>
> John Formsma, RPT
> Blue Mountain, MS
>
> On Wed, Jun 6, 2012 at 7:03 PM, Patrick C. Poulson <
> pcpoulson at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
>> Currently there are some good deals on getting an iPhone through my phone
>> company (with a 2 year contract, of course), and I am wondering if moving
>> to the smartphone world would be of real benefit to my business. I know
>> that there is the ability to run credit cards through it, and many other
>> features. It would cost another $30 on my phone bill, as well as the
>> initial cost of the phone ($149 or $49 depending on whether I want it to
>> talk to me).
>> Thanks
>> Patrick C. Poulson
>> Registered Piano Technician
>> 530-265-1983
>>
>
>
>
> --
> John Formsma, RPT
> Blue Mountain, MS
>
>
--
John Formsma, RPT
Blue Mountain, MS
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