[pianotech] Equipment Purchase Help

[Dean May]

Mike wrote: I did think of another semi-useless tool, the universal capstan
regulator, I'm certain we all have one, my question is when did any of you
use it last?

 

I did once encounter a square capstan that the real capstan wrench wouldn't
fit, but the universal did. That's in 25 years. So it's good to have it on
hand, I guess. 

 

Dean

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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Michael Magness
Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 9:19 AM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Equipment Purchase Help

 

 

On Wed, Feb 18, 2009 at 1:37 PM, Ron Nossaman <rnossaman at cox.net> wrote:

David Ilvedson wrote:

I have to admit to actually carrying the suppressor in my
2nd case...I have rarely used it and will now give it to my
apprentice...  '-]

David Ilvedson, RPT

 

Don't do that. Get it clear away from pianos and make something useful out
of it instead. A dibble, maybe...
Ron N


OK, I'll 'fess up, I didn't buy a false beat suppressor, when I heard about
them I was doing a lot of work at a music store with a band instrument
repair shop and I had one of the guys there make one for me, it fits in my
combination handle and everything!

I couldn't tell you where it is at the moment, I used to carry it in my
"backup" toolbox but then I changed to a different one and I think it stayed
in that one.

I did think of another semi-useless tool, the universal capstan regulator,
I'm certain we all have one, my question is when did any of you use it last?
The pointed end won't fit in most of the capstans with holes unless you
grind it down, there are far superior tools for the square shouldered
capstans. Another of my tools that is in my backup toolbox but I wonder why?

 

Mike 

-- 
I intend to live forever. So far, so good. 
Steven Wright 


Michael Magness
Magness Piano Service
608-786-4404
www.IFixPianos.com <http://www.ifixpianos.com/> 
email mike at ifixpianos.com

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