Peter, yes, you're right. I didn't quite get Tom's drift right away. Looking forward to his next report for the benefit of my knees.
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Steven Rosenthal RPT
Honolulu HI
(808) 521-7129
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Original Message:
Sent: 09-09-2024 06:57
From: Peter Grey
Subject: Capstan tool
Steve,
I believe this one is intended for the tall regulating buttons. I was wishing for a pair of these not long ago when my insert tool kept hitting the internal threaded rod on a couple of pianos. Arghhhh!
Peter Grey Piano Doctor
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Peter Grey
Stratham NH
(603) 686-2395
pianodoctor57@gmail.com
Original Message:
Sent: 09-08-2024 00:07
From: Steven Rosenthal
Subject: Capstan tool
Watanabe has one. https://www.watanabemusical.com/products/detail.php?product_id=216
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Steven Rosenthal RPT
Honolulu HI
(808) 521-7129
Original Message:
Sent: 09-07-2024 16:12
From: Thomas Servinsky
Subject: Capstan tool
Karl
Like minds think alike. I actually had just ordered a pair of Channel lock pliers with the intent of modifying the nose for my use.
Tom Servinsky
Registered Piano Technician
Concert Artist Piano Technician
Conductor Emeritus-Treasure Coast Youth Symphony
Conductor Emertius- Academy Orchestra
Jazz Pianist for events
tompiano@tomservinsky.com
772 221 1011 office
772 260 7110 cell
Original Message:
Sent: 9/7/2024 10:06:00 AM
From: Karl Roeder
Subject: RE: Capstan tool
Maestro Servinsky,
It looks like a pair of Channel Lock No. 718 pliers modified by grinding them off below the knurled portion and then drilling a 1/4" hole about 1/2" back from the new front. Channel Lock still makes the 718 and they sell for about $20. Get a new pair and take them to a machine shop with your photo and you'll probably be good to go.
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Karl Roeder
Pompano Beach FL
Original Message:
Sent: 09-06-2024 07:21
From: Thomas Servinsky
Subject: Capstan tool
List
I lost my favorite capstan tool and need of replacing it. I believe it was designed by Joe Scortino ( spelling?) and Pianotek was selling this tool for a number of years. Anyhow, I'm in need of another. Any idea who might be selling this wonderful tool. Schaff does not carry it, but does has a knock-off capstan, but it's poorly designed and not even close to this quality.
Tom Servinsky
Registered Piano Technician
Concert Artist Piano Technician
Conductor Emeritus-Treasure Coast Youth Symphony
Conductor Emertius- Academy Orchestra
Jazz Pianist for events
tompiano@tomservinsky.com
772 221 1011 office
772 260 7110 cell