[pianotech] Stringing Case

[John Formsma]

I use an ammo box. I think it's a .50 caliber box, but I'm not certain. You
can find them at army surplus places for less than $10. Mine were 3 for $10,
or something like that. But that's been several years ago. Then I spray
painted the outside flat black. Didn't want that army green look. However,
some customers still know ... they'll say, "Is that an ammo box?"

It holds a sufficient number of wire spools (like the 1/3 pound size w/
brake). I don't carry all sizes, but have most of the common ones. I think
it's every size from .031 to .049.  The stringing tools are in a small
canvas pouch on top of the strings, along with a string level, small spring
clamp, micrometer, and tape measure.  It's a very tight fit and must be
arranged in a particular way. Sometimes compression is needed. But it works
well.

For universals, I have a case that my dad made out of another case he got at
some auction. I used to use universals often, but don't much anymore since
my splicing got better.  And the clientele. :-)

Ammo cases: watertight seal, cheap, and effective.

--
JF


On Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 8:08 PM, Matthew Todd <toddpianoworks at att.net>wrote:

> Good evening,
>
> I am ready to upgrade my current stringing case to something better.  The
> one I have now I purchased at home depot.  I carry all the sizes of plain
> wire and tools in it.  I have been unhappy with it since I got it, but has
> gotten me by.
>
> I would love to purchase a well designed case that has been proven as a
> sufficient case to carry strings and tools.
>
> I tried searching the archives, but all the results I got was mostly string
> leveling.
>
> What I would also like to do once I get a suitable case, is purchase a
> smaller pouch to keep inside the main case.  The pouch would contain all
> tools necessary for bass string replacement.  So if duty calls, I can just
> grab the pouch instead of carrying the big string case inside.
>
> I am curious as to what has been all your experiences with the stringing
> cases you use, and where to purchase them.
>
> Thank you much,
> Matthew
>
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