I use glass "Boston bottles", from a lab or chemical supply company. I store them in my car in a plastic box with cardboard partitions that I made; the box fits the bottles exactly and there is no rattling around; it holds about 15 200 ml bottles. Usually there is an old towel on top of the box for some insulation and I have had no trouble with acetone, alcohol, Goo Gone, B72 mixture, laquer, CLP, etc.
Any type of plastic bottle will eventually degrade, though it might be worth while to use plastic for its shock resistence.
If you have DAG or any other type of staining chemical be aware of the risk of ruining a customer's carpet or furniture if a bottle leaks!
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Blaine Hebert RPT
Duarte CA
(626) 795-5170
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Original Message:
Sent: 08-22-2022 20:48
From: Benjamin Sanchez
Subject: Carrying Chemicals
I looked in my "chemical drawer" this week and realized I have a ton of piano-related chemical products I rarely use, simply by the old "out of sight, out of mind." That got me thinking about carrying around more chemical products than I currently do. I usually carry Titebond, Titebond Quick-n-Thick, PVC-E glue, ProTek, and the last of my VJ lube. So far these have been good just to ride in the back of my car with the rest of the tools - in their own plastic bags, of course.
My question for you all is twofold. First, what chemical products do you carry that you regularly use? Second, how have you found is the best way to transport them? Some things I almost never carry except to specific jobs because I'm afraid it would evaporate in the hot car.
Thanks in advance!
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Benjamin Sanchez, RPT
Piano Technician / Artisan
(256) 947-9999
www.professional-piano-services.com
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