Lastly, if I'm working in close > proximity to case--say, tapping down the strings on a bridge on a grand > piano, or trying to clean the soundboard under the strings-- I always > remove my belt, so that there's no chance at all o the buckle scratching > the case. Hope this helps! > > Les Smith > lessmith@buffnet.net In today's climate of sexual harassment accusations, etc. I wouldn't even consider removing my belt in a client's home. To protect piano finishes I wear a sweater vest in the winter time that extends below my belt (and it has to go over my prominent gut to get there too). In the summer I tuck the towel I carry in my tool kit over my belt buckle. Del Gittinger, RPT Registered Piano Technician of the Piano Technicians Guild delgit@acc-net.com Marion, OH
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