[CAUT] The Ideal Tool Case?

[Aaron Bousel]

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I went to the Home Depot site and saw three that might be what you 
got. All three essentially the same concept, ranging in price from 
$30-$50. Which one did you get? I'm sure it's nice to have everything 
exposed like that when you're working, but how do you get your tools 
from the car to the piano when it's raining? I'm always quite sure 
that however I'm carrying my stuff around, there's probably a more 
efficient way to do it and always interested to hear about what's out there.

I think CLC may stand for Custom LeatherCraft.

Aaron

At 09:02 PM 1/7/2006, you wrote:

>As much as I hate to change the subject of alcohol and pianos -- 
>surely one of the most fertile lines of inquiry in the piano repair 
>business -- I wonder if anyone has any thoughts on what constitutes 
>the idea tool case (or even if such a thing exists in any universal sense).
>
>I ask because I've had one in mind for years, after using several 
>different cases during that time and only being partly satisfied in 
>each incidence, and then today I suddenly saw it in the Home Depot 
>tool section (while picking out a DeWalt 7.2 screwdriver, my 
>absolute favorite battery-powered screwdriver for basic piano 
>screwing in the home -- light, powerful, compact, and the battery 
>lasts and lasts, despite its modest voltage.  M wife should be so content :-).
>
>The tool case in question is a "CLC" (no idea what that stands for) 
>-- a soft case of heavy nylon construction. It was advertised as 
>being intended for electrical tools
>
>I should say what I've always been looking for: 1) easy access but 
>secure fastening for the most commonly used tools -- e.g., tuning 
>hammers, basic screwdrivers, tuning felt, meter, etc; 2) easy access 
>to other tools; 3) balance and comfort for carrying and setting 
>down; 4) storage area for larger items such as flashlight, can of 
>lubricant, battery screwdriver; 5) lightweight and looks 
>professional. (I'm going to assume that most of you agree with me 
>that parts and tools should be in separate carrying cases, otherwise 
>you either have too few of both or a case that weighs about 50 lbs.)
>
>I'd prefer not to open the case to get at my tuning tools. I like 
>them being accessible from the outside, but prior cases had issues 
>securing tuning wrenches, etc.; I'd rather not remove pallets, etc., 
>to get at tools; I'd like to have a large variety of well-ordered 
>holding compartments appropriate for the general size of piano 
>repair tools. This isn't a terribly exhaustive list, but I think it 
>conveys my basic tastes.
>
>The CLC toolcase has two side flaps that when unzipped expose a 
>large number of nylon tool holding pouches on either side, easily 
>more numerous than the pallet style tool holders I've previously 
>owned in hard-shell cases; in addition, there are tool pouches on 
>the inside of the flaps themselves. There are a number of deep 
>pouches on the ends of the case -- placed there to avoid the 
>imbalances that occur when you store tools on the outsides of a 
>case, which tend to pull the case open or over on one side. My five 
>tuning wrenches and some screwdrivers fit neatly into the pouches on 
>both ends of the case. A quick unzip reveals an array of other 
>useful tools. The deep main compartment in the toolcase is good for 
>holding the aforementioned larger items.
>
>Anyhow, I've gone on long enough. I was just happy to encounter this 
>case in a random shopping expedition, and thought I'd share it with 
>you. If anyone's interested, I'd be happy to send photos. I have no 
>idea if technicians in general are satisfied with their tool cases. 
>I know I've never been -- until now.  Any alternate suggestions or 
>thoughts would be welcome.
>
>Best,
>
>JeffO


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Aaron Bousel
Registered Piano Technician, Piano Technicians Guild
abousel@comcast.net
(413) 253-3846 (voice & fax) 
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