[pianotech] Stringing Case

[David Ilvedson]

You don't need all the string sizes for normal broken string repair.   I carry 16, 15.5, 15, etc. in a old canvas bag with a strap.   It has my tools and stays in the car unless duty calls.   You don't want to be hauling a heavy kit of unnecessary tools and wire.   1/4 lb reels.   I rarely splice broken bass strings.   I phone Mapes or Ardlege with the measurements and install in a week or so.   Did a pretty nice splice on #9 bass string on a C7 awhile back...in fact the Yamaha replacement string is still in the shop...

the other string sizes are in the parts box in the car if necessary...just in case someone is dying to comment...

Genck made a very nice "heavy" kit for wire etc.   Schaff use to carry it...someone may have one to sell...

Consider 

David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA  94044

----- Original message ----------------------------------------
From: "Matthew Todd" <toddpianoworks at att.net>
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Received: 10/28/2009 6:08:10 PM
Subject: [pianotech] Stringing Case


>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