Norman, Thank you. I couldn't think of the name of it last night and I HAVE one! It's great! From Jon Page, I think? Avery At 11:25 PM 05/21/03 -0500, you wrote: >Hi all, >Since someone mentioned the "cheapest way", I'd like to call your >attention to the "Tautline Tool" on page D13 of the new Pianotek Supply >catalog. At $8.95 it is hard to beat and it is very versatile. >Norman Barrett > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Conrad Hoffsommer" <hoffsoco@martin.luther.edu> >To: "Phil Bondi" <tito@philbondi.com>; "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org> >Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2003 6:08 AM >Subject: Re: Letoff rack needed > > > > Peter, > > > > >Bill makes, in my opinion, well thought-out tech tools. I personally don't > > >own one of his let-off devides, but if it's a Spurlock, then rest assured > > >it's well-made and well thought out. > > > > > >I still use the Jaras let-off tool myself, but I have a few Spurlock > tools, > > >and they're all good for their intended design. > > > > > >..I haven't been on a tool-buying spree in > awhile..maybe....................! > > > > > >-Phil Bondi (Fl.) > > > > > > > > Ditto the Rook's assessment of Spurlock tools, and I, too, am still using > > the Jaras 5 in 1. > > > > It seems to me that concerns of time and money were expressed in the > > original post on this subject (long since deleted from my computer). The > > absolutely cheapest method is to make your own. Many years ago, in a > land > > far, far away, I made one before getting a store bought one. While crude > > looking, it does work. Assuming you have a band (or even a coping) saw, > > all you need is about an 18" square of 1/2" plywood and miscellaneous > > screws, nuts and bolts - many of which you probably already have salvaged > > from old pianos. > > > > {Yes, I _am_ part Scot.) ;-} > > > > YMMV > > > > > > > > Conrad Hoffsommer > > Decorah, IA > > > > So many chocolates; so little time. > > > > _______________________________________________ > > pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives > > > >_______________________________________________ >pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives
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