[pianotech] which Allen wrenches to carry

[Piano Boutique]

Barbara,

Glad to hear that there is another out there like me.  I don't think I will ever have a perfect tool kit, but even after more years than you, I keep trying.  I have a little pouch that was a store set and I am sure it is still lurking in the bottom of my kit, though can't say when I used it last.  It is like my nose bolt problem:  I won't think about it until I am cornered and need to.

William



  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: tnrwim at aol.com 
  To: pianotech at ptg.org 
  Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:33 PM
  Subject: Re: [pianotech] which Allen wrenches to carry


  Barb

  Go to a Samick/Kohler& Campbell dealer and they usually have extra Allens for the leg bolts and lyres. For the Everett bolt, Schaff's screws driver blade 32C, (page 41), works. The only problem is, you have to pull the piano out from the wall at least a foot to get the blade in the hole. I don't know of any other piano that needs an Allen. 

  Wim





  -----Original Message-----
  From: Barbara Richmond <piano57 at comcast.net>
  To: pianotech <pianotech at ptg.org>
  Sent: Wed, Oct 20, 2010 2:54 pm
  Subject: [pianotech] which Allen wrenches to carry


  List,

  I'm goofing around with my tool kit again.  I'd like to know what size Allen wrenches we techs should carry in our tool kits. You'd think I'd know after 28 years of fumbling around...  I thought I'd look into those sets that look and fold up like a pocket knife, but wanted to be sure the sizes I need are included.

  What size is the one for the Everett lid?  Is it Everett, right?  I think one of the two Allen wrenches that currently reside in my kit is for that.

  What size is the one for the newer Steinway leg setup?  Or did I dream that there was a new setup that required one?

  Are there any more?  Piano makes and wrench sizes, please!

  Thanks,

  Barbara Richmond, RPT
  near Peoria, Illinois
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