How often do you need a jack-in -the-box?

[Carlos Ralon]

Regarding Isaac's comments;
You are indeed so gracious in responding to the newer teckys.  I know your time is valuable, but please be assured that your comments are well taken.  I've been in the business for over 50 years, and I learn from you everytime you write, or sitting in one of your classes.  This time it was the PMS. (Post Moving Syndrome).  This is what makes our business and PTG so great.  Hope to see you all at our 50th in K.C.
Carlos Ralon, RPT
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Isaac Sadigursky 
  To: 'Pianotech List' 
  Sent: Friday, May 11, 2007 12:39 AM
  Subject: RE: How often do you need a jack-in -the-box?


  Hi,Julia!   So far you got exellent recommendations from the Listers..I can only add that

  I have 4 different types of jacks,all work just fine. In my opinion,The Car Jack-scissors type  on a pedestal is a winner and I already have it in my van.If you have that very useful tool-you will use it.Grand pianos are always in need of attention in that department.Rubber mallet ,good selection of #16-#18 wood screws ,screwmate drills, plugs  and even a pair of small and large Leg Plates  one of each kind is a MUST.I always check pianos for stability before tuning.Today had to fix leg #2 and re-attach the Lyre on a Hamilton 5'2" for a new client.They had this piano moved from far away a few years back,had it tuned a few times and nobody noticed or paid attention to that clicking noise coming from loose leg.

  Because I have all this equipment in my van-I did it without  any waiting and it didn't take long.The leg plate was loose ,loose leg produced loud clicking sound making it impossible to tune the piano.It was another case of Post Moving Syndrome.Hope,all previous posts and responces will make you more enthusiastic about doing this type of work.Few times a year I have to do this type of repair for my PTG collegues who can't do it or are Overqualified to do ot.. Best Regards..isaac.


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  From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of KeyKat88 at aol.com
  Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2007 4:42 PM
  To: pianotech at ptg.org
  Subject: How often do you need a jack-in -the-box?

   

  Greetings,

   

            I have this job a guy wants to attatch the pedal lyre, but the piano has no casters and isnt high enough to do so. I am just wondering if I should refer the job to another tuner in our chapter, who has the jack, since I wont be able to make the money back for buying the jack on the first job. Is it worth buying? Is there a big call for this type of work, or will the thing just sit? Is there a "home made way" of doing this job? 

   

  Julia Gottshall

  Reading, PA 






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