<html><body> <DIV>Hi Brian,</DIV> <DIV>I'm in South Bend.  How are you coming along with tuning, training etc.  Hve you been raked over the coals yet on this list just for asking questions?  :)  Whatever you do, be careful of the questions you ask.  You might receive a label as I have as a novice tuner or tooner as some spell it.  Talk to you soon. Thanks for the phone number.  </DIV> <DIV>Marshall</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <BLOCKQUOTE style="PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #1010ff 2px solid">-------------- Original message -------------- From: "Brian Doepke" <doepkeb@comcast.net> <META content=Word.Document name=ProgId> <META content="Microsoft Word 11" name=Generator> <META content="Microsoft Word 11" name=Originator><LINK href="cid:filelist.xml@01C61687.2FDB3910" rel=File-List><LINK href="cid:editdata.mso" rel=Edit-Time-Data> <STYLE> v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} </STYLE> <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:SmartTagType name="City" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:SmartTagType><o:SmartTagType name="PlaceName" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:SmartTagType><o:SmartTagType name="PlaceType" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:SmartTagType><o:SmartTagType name="State" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:SmartTagType><o:SmartTagType name="place" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:SmartTagType><o:SmartTagType name="PersonName" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:SmartTagType> <STYLE> st1\:*{behavior:url(#default#ieooui) } </STYLE> <STYLE>  </STYLE> <DIV class=Section1> Yes, I am in <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Fort Wayne</st1:place></st1:City>.  There is a good chance that we did meet at Culver.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> The phone number that I have for Ian is 260-747-0622.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Where are you located?<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <DIV> Brian P. Doepke<o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p> AAA Piano <st1:PersonName w:st="on">Work</st1:PersonName>s, Inc.<o:p></o:p> 260-432-2043<o:p></o:p> 260-417-1298<o:p></o:p></DIV> <o:p> </o:p> <DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center> <HR tabIndex=-1 align=center width="100%" SIZE=2> </DIV> From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of pianotune05@comcast.net Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2006 9:47 PM To: An open list for piano technicians Subject: RE: works for me..original<o:p></o:p></DIV> <o:p> </o:p> <DIV> Hi Brian,<o:p></o:p></DIV> <DIV> I noticed that  you're in <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Indiana</st1:place></st1:State>.  Are you in the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Ft.</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Wayne</st1:PlaceName></st1:place> chapter?  I wonder if we might have met when I first visited the guild chapter meeting at the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Culver</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Music</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">School</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> back in Nov. 04.  The reason I"m asking is, I tried to contact Skip the president of our chapter. He's hard to reach.  I'd like to join, but I want him to be aware that my application fee is coming.  <o:p></o:p></DIV> <DIV> <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Marshall</st1:place></st1:City><o:p></o:p></DIV> <BLOCKQUOTE style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; MARGIN-TOP: 5pt; PADDING-LEFT: 4pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 5pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN-LEFT: 3.75pt; BORDER-LEFT: #1010ff 1.5pt solid; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none"> -------------- Original message -------------- From: "Brian Doepke" <<st1:PersonName w:st="on">doepkeb@comcast.net</st1:PersonName>> <o:p></o:p> Hi Alan,<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> The membership of the PTG, and this list, have been very helpful with answers to my questions that probably seem stupid.  I am very pleased that you could use my little idea.  I also attached some Velcro to each flap corner to help keep it closed.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <DIV> Brian P. Doepke<o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p> AAA Piano <?xml:namespace prefix = u1 /><u1:PersonName u2:st="on"><st1:PersonName w:st="on">Work</u1:PersonName></st1:PersonName>s, Inc.<o:p></o:p> 260-432-2043<o:p></o:p> 260-417-1298<o:p></o:p></DIV> <o:p> </o:p> <DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center> <HR tabIndex=-1 align=center width="100%" SIZE=2> </DIV> From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of Alan Barnard Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2006 9:15 AM To: <u1:PersonName u2:st="on"><st1:PersonName w:st="on">Pianotech</u1:PersonName></st1:PersonName> Subject: RE: works for me..<o:p></o:p></DIV> <o:p> </o:p> <DIV> <DIV> The idea is brilliant and I am going to use it. I've been putting the tools in handle-first, which risks the occasional stabbing. <o:p></o:p></DIV> <DIV>  <o:p></o:p></DIV> <DIV> The numbers ARE the actual size in thousandths of an inch. <o:p></o:p></DIV> <DIV>  <o:p></o:p></DIV> <DIV> For example, #48 is .048". Subtract ten from the number and divide by two to match the center pin sizes. <o:p></o:p></DIV> <DIV>  <o:p></o:p></DIV> <DIV> So a 48 gives you 48-10=38, 38/2=19. So the #48 tool is, in theory, the same diameter as a #19 center pin. <o:p></o:p></DIV> <DIV>  <o:p></o:p></DIV> <DIV> But if you are using it to ream (actually remove) some felt, start with a smaller size, then burnish with the correct size (smooth part of tool only) or a tapered burnisher to compact the felt and try the pin for fit.<o:p></o:p></DIV> <DIV>  <o:p></o:p></DIV> <DIV> <DIV> Alan Barnard<o:p></o:p></DIV> <DIV> <u1:place u2:st="on"><u1:City u2:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Salem</st1:City></u1:City>, <u1:State u2:st="on"><st1:State w:st="on">Missouri</u1:State></st1:State></st1:place></u1:place><o:p></o:p></DIV> <DIV>  <o:p></o:p></DIV></DIV></DIV> <DIV>  <o:p></o:p></DIV> <BLOCKQUOTE style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; MARGIN-TOP: 5pt; PADDING-LEFT: 4pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 5pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN-LEFT: 3.75pt; BORDER-LEFT: black 1.5pt solid; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none"> <DIV> ----- Original Message ----- <o:p></o:p></DIV> <DIV style="font-color: black"> From: <A title=doepkeb@comcast.net href="mailto:doepkeb@comcast.net">Brian Doepke</A> <o:p></o:p></DIV> <DIV> To: <A title=pianotech@ptg.org href="mailto:pianotech@ptg.org">Pianotech</A><o:p></o:p></DIV> <DIV> Sent: 01/10/2006 7:06:05 AM <o:p></o:p></DIV> <DIV> Subject: works for me..<o:p></o:p></DIV> <DIV> <o:p> </o:p></DIV> Just sharing an idea that worked for me last night.<o:p></o:p> After getting a new set of flange burnishing tools, I found that it was kind of tricky to re-insert them into the cloth case.  The long needles would catch on the cloth.<o:p></o:p> I measured and then cut some plastic drinking straws and slid one into each needle pouch.  The pouch downbearing holds the straws in place and now the tools slide right in with out the hassle of getting caught on the interior material.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Also, does any one know the actual diameters of these tools?  Right now all I have are the numbers 48, 49, ect. that are printed on the handles.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Brian P. Doepke<o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p> AAA Piano <u1:PersonName u2:st="on"><st1:PersonName w:st="on">Work</u1:PersonName></st1:PersonName>s, Inc.<o:p></o:p> 260-432-2043<o:p></o:p> 260-417-1298<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p></BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></body></html>