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RE:Getting rid of felt eating insects

By: Mark Davis

Posted in: Pianotech

David, at what interval periods should the bags of cayene pepper be topped up and or replaced? Thank you
RE: Older Steinway age

By: William Shull

Posted in: Piano History

If Stephane's piano is a Th. Steinweg, it could be an ancestor to the Monitor. This is part of what fuels my interest. Dating...
RE: Insurance report of fire damage

By: William Shull

Posted in: Pianotech

Thanks, Patrick, I did that estimate but didn't state precisely what caused the buzzing. Bill Sent from my HTC Inspire™ 4G on...
RE: Insurance report of fire damage

By: William Shull

Posted in: Pianotech

Excellent thoughts, Paul, thank you. Bill Sent from my HTC Inspire™ 4G on AT&T ----- Reply message ----- From: "Paul McCloud"...
RE: Insurance report of fire damage

By: William Shull

Posted in: Pianotech

David, Client hired me, I have no contact with adjustor. This fire was not extinguished with water. Bill Sent from my HTC...
RE:Insurance report of fire damage

By: David Stocker

Posted in: Pianotech

I try to remember to state on every fire/water damage appraisal, things may change as the piano dries out (or re-hydrates). I...
RE:Hammer Line

By: Jon Page

Posted in: Pianotech

The capstans were relocated from .50 to .48 and the wippen heel modified.
Hammer Line

By: Ronald Nossaman

Posted in: Pianotech

On 5/22/2013 7:16 AM, Jon Page wrote: > > I'll take the action back to the piano to test strike points but I'm > thinking I'll...

EXECUTIVE OUTLOOK

Facing Hearing Loss
Wesley Hardman, RPT
PTG Southeast Regional Vice President

For piano technicians, good health is a must. Our daily work schedules demand that we be in good shape, mentally and physically, in order to take on the expectations of customers.
Being able to hear is without a doubt a critical issue for our profession. The results of the last fall’s PTG membership survey indicate that 80.9% of those members who responded has had their hearing checked at least once in their lifetime; 29% have their hearing checked every other year. ...

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