[CAUT] The Ideal Tool Case?

[David Ilvedson]

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Jeff, Jeff, Jeff....tsk, tsk, tsk...you might as well know there is no =
perfect tool kit.  We've all been looking for it...the holy grail of ki=
ts...it doesn't exist.   Do you know how many kit bags I have in my sho=
p right now?   At least 10 different bags...all have come up short or I=
've changed my mind...
but send pictures anyhow...;-]

David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, California






Original message
From: "Jeff Olson" 
To: "College and University Technicians" 
Received: 1/7/2006 6:02:34 PM
Subject: [CAUT] The Ideal Tool Case?


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 too=
l 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 diffe=
rent cases during that time and only being partly satisfied in each inc=
idence, and then today I suddenly saw it in the Home Depot tool section=
 (while picking out a DeWalt 7.2 screwdriver, my absolute favorite batt=
ery-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 int=
ended for electrical tools 
I should say what I've always been looking for: 1) easy access but secu=
re fastening for the most commonly used tools -- e.g., tuning hammers, =
basic screwdrivers, tuning felt, meter, etc; 2) easy access to other to=
ols; 3) balance and comfort for carrying and setting down; 4) storage a=
rea for larger items such as flashlight, can of lubricant, battery scre=
wdriver; 5) lightweight and looks professional. (I'm going to assume th=
at 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 th=
at 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 t=
ools; I'd like to have a large variety of well-ordered holding compartm=
ents 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 n=
umber of nylon tool holding pouches on either side, easily more numerou=
s than the pallet style tool holders I've previously owned in hard-shel=
l 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 tool=
s on the outsides of a case, which tend to pull the case open or over o=
n one side. My five tuning wrenches and some screwdrivers fit neatly in=
to 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 go=
od for holding the aforementioned larger items.
Anyhow, I've gone on long enough. I was just happy to encounter this ca=
se 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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