[CAUT] The Ideal Tool Case?

[Wigent, Donald E]

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I just purchesd the best tool case I have ever had. It is a soft side
kit made or sold by Duluth Trading CO.  The case is called the big
house. It has 59 pockets and something like 30 alastic loops to confine
things, the flat sides zip down to acces all the spaces and tools. The
sholder strap is vary wide and comfortable and fully adjustable.  I have
ben carieing tool cases since I was 13 years old and this is the best. I
frankly injoy using this kit will hold mor than you might want to put in
it, throh in that extra bag of parts for a special job.  You know how it
goes. I walk from my home to the school every day and most of the time I
take the kit.  Thro in that compact umbrella or lunch it will take it
all. A joy to use.  Oh I forgot to tell you the price $59.00

Duluth trading Company On the net at duluthtrading.com  Lots of good
stuff and fun to read.

Don Wigent=20

Put some fun in your life         =20

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From: caut-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of
Andrew Anderson
Sent: Monday, January 09, 2006 9:19 AM
To: ilvey@sbcglobal.net; College and University Technicians
Subject: Re: [CAUT] The Ideal Tool Case?

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How many of us use a cart, like a mail cart etc, to bring everything
with us while servicing piano on campus?

Andrew Anderson
At 07:50 PM 1/8/2006, you wrote:





Believe me...you WILL be going for a lighter kit as the years go by.
When my knuckles started dragging on the floor, I knew it was time...

You mentioned you use an abbreviated kit for long walking
distances...that seems like the time for more fully loaded kit, rather
than walk back to the car...?

I would interested in a heavier kit only if it had wheels...I don't mind
the walk to the car...what 30 feet?  =20


David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, California




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Original message
From: "Jeff Olson"=20
To: "College and University Technicians"=20
Received: 1/8/2006 4:48:02 PM
Subject: Re: [CAUT] The Ideal Tool Case?

I don't mind a heavier case -- mine weighs 33 lbs. "fully loaded" with
tools -- for carrying the few yards into a house (I get too impatient
having to journey to the car two or three more times for needed tools if
I split up my tool collection along the lines Wim does).
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For university or apartment work, when I need to walk a relatively long
ways, I use an abbreviated tool bag that holds mostly tuning wrenches, a
couple screwdrivers, etc., that weighs only a few pounds.  I mean, I'm
macho, but not (completely) nuts.
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I found your tool case, Ron, rather appealing; never liked the roll-up
types -- tools tended to scatter/fall upon rolling out, and sometimes
slither out upon rolling up, in the ones I've tried.
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J0

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From: Ronald E Engle <mailto:englepiano@juno.com> =20

To: caut@ptg.org=20

Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 4:12 PM

Subject: Re: [CAUT] The Ideal Tool Case?

My odyssey for the perfect case continues also.  I liked the Genck case
which I used for 10 or so years.  After that wore out I bought one of
the "close out" Genck's.  I could not use it because it was clumsy and
you have to fill it to make it work and it became to heavy for me. =20

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I agree with Wim's philosophy and I would add an element of my own.
Simplify, Simplify, Simplify.  Why carry around tools you seldom use?
However I have not reached the tuning hammer and mutes only, approach
yet. Presently I am using a laptop computer carrying case I had laying
around which happens to be identical to ones for sale at Office Max or
any office supply store.  The pouches, slots, flapped side pocket,
movable divider all just happen to work out perfectly for me.  The
Modification I did make is to borrow a pallet from the new Genck which
has velcro hooks on the bottom edge.  It lays right in the case where
the computer use to and is permanently positioned so the top edge of the
pallet lays on the top edge of the case, so it is slanted for easy
removal of tools, it is hinged at the bottom because of the velco and
items can be kept underneath. The movable divider is beside the pallet
giving space for a few small tools that are placed in there loose.  At
the space at the bottom of the pallet I place my tuning hammer and a few
necessities that are used at every tuning.  This kit is light,
everything is easily accessible, the large flapped side space (usually
empty) is used for temporary tools or supplies I know I might need for
the job, sometimes umbrella, hat, ETD if you use one. It is soft so I
don't worry about laying it on furniture and worse yet banging it
against furniture ( I am clumsy).  It has a removable shoulder strap
which can be doubled to hold the case lid in upright position.

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Everyone has to work out what's best for them.  I am very happy with
this arrangement.

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Ron Engle

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On Sun, 8 Jan 2006 14:40:39 EST Wimblees@aol.com writes:

Jeff

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I use a tool roll, as sold by the piano supply stores, to hold my basic
tuning and regulating tools, pliers, etc. I have another small bag for
my voicing tools. These is carry in one of the briefcases sold at the
home office, which has the PTG logo on it. The briefcase is leather, and
can be carried by a shoulder strap. It has room for lots of extra
goodies, including paper work, glue, etc. I like the shoulder strap, as
it takes the weight off my arms and hands.=20

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As was mentioned, there is no such a thing as a perfect case. What you
want is something that will hold the basic things you need most of the
time that will get you thought a basic tuning, voicing, and regulation.
The rest you should keep in a variety of carrying cases and tool boxes
in your car.=20

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Wim=20

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