[pianotech] nomenclature

[David Nereson]

     On this subject, when you techs fill out your invoices, not for an
extensive rebuild, but just everyday small repairs and minor adjustments,
do you use "official" tech-y nomenclature, so that it looks like you really
know your stuff, or do you use everyday language so that the client
understands what you did?
     (Ex.:  "Removed action, tightened all flange screws, replaced action,
spaced hammers, regulated lost motion and let-off."  or  "Took the
mechanism out, tightened screws for all the parts, put mechanism back in
piano, aligned hammers to strings, took out the excess "play" in the
keystroke, adjusted the hammer release point."  ?)
     --David Nereson, RPT

On Tue, Nov 15, 2011 at 7:32 PM, Joseph Garrett <joegarrett at earthlink.net>wrote:

> Our nomenclature to others, outside of our small community, is like trying
> to talk to a Medical Doctor. They have their nomenclature and we have ours.
> Both are complicated, but with a definate purpose...to specify and
> enlighten our peers. And, in my opinion, to confuse the hell out of he rest
> of the world..<G>
> Mason's Book should be a required read for ALL aspiring techs, imho. No
> Exceptions!<G> A yearly "review" should also be a requirement, just to keep
> the 'flow'.<G>
> Best,
> Joe
>
>
> Joe Garrett, R.P.T.
> Captain of the Tool Police
> Squares R I
>
>
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