Foredom tool

[Ron Torrella]

Stan M. Kroeker, RPT wrote:

>The recent postings concerning the mini belt sanding attachment for the
>Foredom tool lead me to drool more than usual over the latter at a local
>tool store.  Although I would very much like to add this tool and its many
>attachments to my collection, I need some help in justifying the expense.
>If it's not too much trouble, I would appreciate some feedback from those
>of you who use this tool to increase the quality and productivity of your
>piano restoration work.

Productivity?  My guess is that it cuts your time down by *at least* half
-- if not more.  It works wonderfully especially when you're dealing with
"Frankenstein" hammers (flat tops).  Saves your hands from all of that
rough paper, too (mine are still yuck from last week's salvo of filing by
hand).

>After a seven year sabbatical from major shop work I have returned to
>private practice and in the process of upgrading my equipment, I'm looking
>for at least 10 practical uses for this machine.

Thanks for asking, Stan....

           (From the Home Office in Kansas City)
     ***Top Ten Practical Uses of the Foredom Tool***

      10. Removes meat from hammers -- FAST!
       9. Quiets colicky kids.
       8. Grind anything anywhere. ;-)
       7. Scares the &*$! out of dogs and cats -- *lots* of fun!
       6. Polish capstans (and other small parts) w/o removing keys
          from frame.
       5. Drowns out mindless/annoying repetition of the
          instrumentalist next door.
       4. Drowns out mindless/annoying chit-chat of your shopmate.
       3. Removes food particles from between the teeth (with the
          proper adaptor!).
       2. Quiets colicky kids.
       1. MAKE MORE MONEY IN LESS TIME!

Ron Torrella
Assistant Piano Technician
School of Music
University of Michigan