thanks and storage

[Diane Hofstetter]

For many years we stored piano parts in clear plastic containers that we 
were given gratis from the drug stores and grocery stores that carried 
Harmony Foods.  Harmony food products are granolas, trail mixes, chocolate 
covered almonds...etc. The containers are normally thrown into recycling by 
the stores, as product is delivered in new ones.

The containers are approximately 2' long and 8" on a side.

The only draw back we found to them was that there is an indentation on one 
side where the scoop fits.  Other than that they were wonderful!  They are 
very sturdy, although their flexibility made them not appear to be so.  We 
even stored hardware in them.  Eventually, over a number of years (10?), 
they become brittle and need to be replaced--but the replacement price is 
right!

We set them on shelves in the shop, the plastic containers kept the contents 
clean and the flip-up lid made access easy.  It was easy to grab one and 
carry it across to where we were working when we needed the contents close 
at hand.

They worked out so well for storage of piano parts, supplies and tools, that 
I started finding all kinds of uses for them in the house and soon had 
socks, belts, kids crayons, etc. stored in them too.

Diane

Diane Hofstetter




----Original Message Follows----
From: "Brian Doepke" <doepkeb at comcast.net>
Reply-To: Pianotech List <pianotech at ptg.org>
To: "'Pianotech List'" <pianotech at ptg.org>
Subject: thanks and storage
Date: Mon, 26 Mar 2007 13:42:48 -0400

Thanks to Larry Merriman, RPT in Fort Wayne for his instruction and guidance
in helping g me pass the aural tuning exam this past weekend.  Also, a huge
debt of gratitude to Ron Berry, RPT-CTE; Robert Bussell , RPT; and Lisa
Londe, RPT,
all from Indianapolis.  They willingly gave up their precious time and
shared tips for improvement.  I am grateful.

Does anyone have any garage storage tips for their piano parts used in
repairs.  Is there a storage unit that you would recommend?  Or something
that you made that is well labeled and organized?

I suppose a picture would be great, if you have one.

Thank you,

Brian P. Doepke
AAA Piano Works, Inc.
Piano Tuning-Repair-Purchase Consults
260-432-2043
260-417-1298
www.aaapianoworks.com