A Tools Value

[David Love]

I don't disagree, but before shelling out $550. for something, I think it
is reasonable to look into just what you're getting for that price.  It's
not an insignificant amount of money.  

David Love
davidlovepianos@earthlink.net


> [Original Message]
> From: Joseph Garrett <joegarrett@earthlink.net>
> To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Date: 6/13/2004 9:37:52 AM
> Subject: A Tools Value
>
> I'm constantly annoyed by the way a lot of technicians are really
> cheap-skates, who are always carping about how much tools, materials,
> conventions, etc. cost! Sheesh! Onesti's system is a whole lot of bang for
> the buck, IMO. In order to offer something like that to the "masses",
takes
> a lot of work. If you would go to his web site and read his explanation of
> how the tool works and the time it takes to do the job(s), then you'll
have
> a much better feeling for the value of his tools/system. I personally
don't
> have his tool(s), although I can see the true value of the tools, and
> especially the value of his effort(s)! If you ever get the opportunity to
> make a tool and then go through the effort of patenting, marketing and the
> constant effort of making up the tool for each order, you'll quickly
> understand what it takes. A lot of frustration and wasted time is spent in
> such an effort.
> IMO, the cost of our tools, necessary to do what we do, is VERY cheap
> compared to other businesses. If you doubt that, then check out your
> plumber, electrician, machinist, carpet cleaner....the list is endless! A
> quality tool, which I consider Onesti's to be, is cheap at any price. A
> cheap tool, is worthless, no matter how cheap.
> Food for thought, y'all.<G>
> Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon)
> Captain, Tool Police
> Squares Are I
>
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