[CAUT] The Ideal Tool Case?

[Wigent, Donald E]

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I hope that I sent the message about the big house tool case properly In
case  I didn't look at the big house tool case at duluthtrading.com and
you will be amazed. Some one let me know if I sent that description
properly.=20

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From: caut-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of
Jeff Olson
Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2006 9:03 PM
To: College and University Technicians
Subject: [CAUT] The Ideal Tool Case?

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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).=20

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 :-).=20

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=20

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.)=20

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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