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When spending time lying under a grand to do maintenance, repair, installation, whatever, what do you use for a head rest. Dampp-Chaser installation instructions actually provide a way to use the box it came in as a headrest. But when that box isn't available, what do you use for a head/neck support?

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Geoff Sykes, RPT
Los Angeles CA
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In my shop I had a car mechanics dolly, complete with headrest, when working under a piano. For at a customer’s house, either bring your own pillow or ask the customer for one.

Wim.

Sent from my iPhone


Original Message:
Sent: 5/1/2022 4:14:00 PM
From: Geoff Sykes
Subject: Headrests

When spending time lying under a grand to do maintenance, repair, installation, whatever, what do you use for a head rest. Dampp-Chaser installation instructions actually provide a way to use the box it came in as a headrest. But when that box isn't available, what do you use for a head/neck support?

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Geoff Sykes, RPT
Los Angeles CA
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An inflatable neck pillow works well but also a large block of styrofoam. You can stick in all the screws you need in smaller pieces of styrofoam or the big block Years ago Dampp-Chaser had little cardboard wedges that came in the parts box. I have a few of those that are probably collectors items . Of course a small pillow that you keep in the car works well. I have used the small air pillow they sell at home depot to help lift cabinets and which comes with a squeezable bulb like a blood pressure cuff. I think it is called Air Lift very useful in lifting and lowering pedal lyres.

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James Kelly
Owner- Fur Elise Piano Service
Pawleys Island SC
843-325-4357
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-01-2022 17:43
From: Wim Blees
Subject: Headrests

In my shop I had a car mechanics dolly, complete with headrest, when working under a piano. For at a customer's house, either bring your own pillow or ask the customer for one.

Wim.

Sent from my iPhone


Original Message:
Sent: 5/1/2022 4:14:00 PM
From: Geoff Sykes
Subject: Headrests

When spending time lying under a grand to do maintenance, repair, installation, whatever, what do you use for a head rest. Dampp-Chaser installation instructions actually provide a way to use the box it came in as a headrest. But when that box isn't available, what do you use for a head/neck support?

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Geoff Sykes, RPT
Los Angeles CA
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James --

The pump inflatable bag is a great idea. What I found is called Winbag or Air Wedge, and I found them at Harbor Freight for only $17. Will lift up to 300 Lbs. Plenty enough for my head.

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Geoff Sykes, RPT
Los Angeles CA
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-01-2022 19:18
From: James Kelly
Subject: Headrests

An inflatable neck pillow works well but also a large block of styrofoam. You can stick in all the screws you need in smaller pieces of styrofoam or the big block Years ago Dampp-Chaser had little cardboard wedges that came in the parts box. I have a few of those that are probably collectors items . Of course a small pillow that you keep in the car works well. I have used the small air pillow they sell at home depot to help lift cabinets and which comes with a squeezable bulb like a blood pressure cuff. I think it is called Air Lift very useful in lifting and lowering pedal lyres.

------------------------------
James Kelly
Owner- Fur Elise Piano Service
Pawleys Island SC
843-325-4357

Original Message:
Sent: 05-01-2022 17:43
From: Wim Blees
Subject: Headrests

In my shop I had a car mechanics dolly, complete with headrest, when working under a piano. For at a customer's house, either bring your own pillow or ask the customer for one.

Wim.

Sent from my iPhone


Original Message:
Sent: 5/1/2022 4:14:00 PM
From: Geoff Sykes
Subject: Headrests

When spending time lying under a grand to do maintenance, repair, installation, whatever, what do you use for a head rest. Dampp-Chaser installation instructions actually provide a way to use the box it came in as a headrest. But when that box isn't available, what do you use for a head/neck support?

------------------------------
Geoff Sykes, RPT
Los Angeles CA
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 5/1/2022 5:43:00 PM
From: Wim Blees
Subject: RE: Headrests

In my shop I had a car mechanics dolly, complete with headrest, when working under a piano. For at a customer’s house, either bring your own pillow or ask the customer for one.

Wim.

Sent from my iPhone


Original Message:
Sent: 5/1/2022 4:14:00 PM
From: Geoff Sykes
Subject: Headrests

When spending time lying under a grand to do maintenance, repair, installation, whatever, what do you use for a head rest. Dampp-Chaser installation instructions actually provide a way to use the box it came in as a headrest. But when that box isn't available, what do you use for a head/neck support?

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Geoff Sykes, RPT
Los Angeles CA
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I thought the Damppchaser kit trick was using the watering can , not the box.

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Floyd Gadd
Regina SK
306-502-9103
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-01-2022 20:19
From: Mark Schecter
Subject: Headrests

Hi Geoff,

   I recently acquired a foldable creeper with a headrest and six rubber casters that's perfect for installing DCs when out flat. It also folds into a low-ish seat that at 14" is about right for hammerline, key height, and other less-than-bench height operations. Or sit on it out flat. Very handy, comfy and sturdy.  A couple pix: 

Bought it on Amazon for $40. Item Pro-Lift C-2036D Grey 36". It's now up to $55, but there are similar items for less. Also more. 

Mark Schecter, RPT

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Original Message:
Sent: 5/1/2022 5:43:00 PM
From: Wim Blees
Subject: RE: Headrests

In my shop I had a car mechanics dolly, complete with headrest, when working under a piano. For at a customer's house, either bring your own pillow or ask the customer for one.

Wim.

Sent from my iPhone


Original Message:
Sent: 5/1/2022 4:14:00 PM
From: Geoff Sykes
Subject: Headrests

When spending time lying under a grand to do maintenance, repair, installation, whatever, what do you use for a head rest. Dampp-Chaser installation instructions actually provide a way to use the box it came in as a headrest. But when that box isn't available, what do you use for a head/neck support?

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Geoff Sykes, RPT
Los Angeles CA
------------------------------

When Dampp-Chaser realized that the watering can was the same height, they saved money and stopped including the foldout cardboard headrests, Floyd.

Bob Anderson
Tucson, AZ


Original Message:
Sent: 5/1/2022 11:58:00 PM
From: Floyd Gadd
Subject: RE: Headrests

I thought the Damppchaser kit trick was using the watering can , not the box.

------------------------------
Floyd Gadd
Regina SK
306-502-9103
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 05-01-2022 20:19
From: Mark Schecter
Subject: Headrests

Hi Geoff,

   I recently acquired a foldable creeper with a headrest and six rubber casters that's perfect for installing DCs when out flat. It also folds into a low-ish seat that at 14" is about right for hammerline, key height, and other less-than-bench height operations. Or sit on it out flat. Very handy, comfy and sturdy.  A couple pix: 

Bought it on Amazon for $40. Item Pro-Lift C-2036D Grey 36". It's now up to $55, but there are similar items for less. Also more. 

Mark Schecter, RPT

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Original Message:
Sent: 5/1/2022 5:43:00 PM
From: Wim Blees
Subject: RE: Headrests

In my shop I had a car mechanics dolly, complete with headrest, when working under a piano. For at a customer's house, either bring your own pillow or ask the customer for one.

Wim.

Sent from my iPhone


Original Message:
Sent: 5/1/2022 4:14:00 PM
From: Geoff Sykes
Subject: Headrests

When spending time lying under a grand to do maintenance, repair, installation, whatever, what do you use for a head rest. Dampp-Chaser installation instructions actually provide a way to use the box it came in as a headrest. But when that box isn't available, what do you use for a head/neck support?

------------------------------
Geoff Sykes, RPT
Los Angeles CA
------------------------------

I fought with the watering can - it kept slipping out of place and was
more trouble than it was worth - the box works better.


Original Message:
Sent: 5/1/2022 11:58:00 PM
From: Floyd Gadd
Subject: RE: Headrests

I thought the Damppchaser kit trick was using the watering can , not the box.

------------------------------
Floyd Gadd
Regina SK
306-502-9103
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 05-01-2022 20:19
From: Mark Schecter
Subject: Headrests

Hi Geoff,

   I recently acquired a foldable creeper with a headrest and six rubber casters that's perfect for installing DCs when out flat. It also folds into a low-ish seat that at 14" is about right for hammerline, key height, and other less-than-bench height operations. Or sit on it out flat. Very handy, comfy and sturdy.  A couple pix: 

Bought it on Amazon for $40. Item Pro-Lift C-2036D Grey 36". It's now up to $55, but there are similar items for less. Also more. 

Mark Schecter, RPT

 | |   | | |   | |   | | |   | |   | | | 

Original Message:
Sent: 5/1/2022 5:43:00 PM
From: Wim Blees
Subject: RE: Headrests

In my shop I had a car mechanics dolly, complete with headrest, when working under a piano. For at a customer's house, either bring your own pillow or ask the customer for one.

Wim.

Sent from my iPhone


Original Message:
Sent: 5/1/2022 4:14:00 PM
From: Geoff Sykes
Subject: Headrests

When spending time lying under a grand to do maintenance, repair, installation, whatever, what do you use for a head rest. Dampp-Chaser installation instructions actually provide a way to use the box it came in as a headrest. But when that box isn't available, what do you use for a head/neck support?

------------------------------
Geoff Sykes, RPT
Los Angeles CA
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 5/2/2022 9:16:00 AM
From: Barbara Bernhardt
Subject: RE: Headrests

I fought with the watering can - it kept slipping out of place and was
more trouble than it was worth - the box works better.


Original Message:
Sent: 5/1/2022 11:58:00 PM
From: Floyd Gadd
Subject: RE: Headrests

I thought the Damppchaser kit trick was using the watering can , not the box.

------------------------------
Floyd Gadd
Regina SK
306-502-9103
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 05-01-2022 20:19
From: Mark Schecter
Subject: Headrests

Hi Geoff,

   I recently acquired a foldable creeper with a headrest and six rubber casters that's perfect for installing DCs when out flat. It also folds into a low-ish seat that at 14" is about right for hammerline, key height, and other less-than-bench height operations. Or sit on it out flat. Very handy, comfy and sturdy.  A couple pix: 

Bought it on Amazon for $40. Item Pro-Lift C-2036D Grey 36". It's now up to $55, but there are similar items for less. Also more. 

Mark Schecter, RPT

 | |   | | |   | |   | | |   | |   | | | 

Original Message:
Sent: 5/1/2022 5:43:00 PM
From: Wim Blees
Subject: RE: Headrests

In my shop I had a car mechanics dolly, complete with headrest, when working under a piano. For at a customer's house, either bring your own pillow or ask the customer for one.

Wim.

Sent from my iPhone


Original Message:
Sent: 5/1/2022 4:14:00 PM
From: Geoff Sykes
Subject: Headrests

When spending time lying under a grand to do maintenance, repair, installation, whatever, what do you use for a head rest. Dampp-Chaser installation instructions actually provide a way to use the box it came in as a headrest. But when that box isn't available, what do you use for a head/neck support?

------------------------------
Geoff Sykes, RPT
Los Angeles CA
------------------------------

I was thinking of getting a sleep number mattress to use on my next Dampp-Chaser install or when working on player systems under the piano however it would not fit in my SUV.

------------------------------
James Kelly
Owner- Fur Elise Piano Service
Pawleys Island SC
843-325-4357
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 05-03-2022 08:10
From: Gary Messling
Subject: Headrests

For me the box didn't really help much but better than nothing. The issue I have is not so much my head but getting my back off the floor so I can reach the underside of the piano without straining. I use an old dense, heavy throw pillow we had laying around in a pile of stuff waiting to be donated to Goodwill. It's big enough to get under my upper back, shoulders and head. It's dense enough to support me off the floor a few inches. I don't do that many DC installs so I keep the pillow in a plastic garbage bag in my garage ready for the next install. For me, problem solved.  

Original Message:
Sent: 5/2/2022 9:16:00 AM
From: Barbara Bernhardt
Subject: RE: Headrests

I fought with the watering can - it kept slipping out of place and was
more trouble than it was worth - the box works better.


Original Message:
Sent: 5/1/2022 11:58:00 PM
From: Floyd Gadd
Subject: RE: Headrests

I thought the Damppchaser kit trick was using the watering can , not the box.

------------------------------
Floyd Gadd
Regina SK
306-502-9103

Original Message:
Sent: 05-01-2022 20:19
From: Mark Schecter
Subject: Headrests

Hi Geoff,

   I recently acquired a foldable creeper with a headrest and six rubber casters that's perfect for installing DCs when out flat. It also folds into a low-ish seat that at 14" is about right for hammerline, key height, and other less-than-bench height operations. Or sit on it out flat. Very handy, comfy and sturdy.  A couple pix: 

Bought it on Amazon for $40. Item Pro-Lift C-2036D Grey 36". It's now up to $55, but there are similar items for less. Also more. 

Mark Schecter, RPT

 | |   | | |   | |   | | |   | |   | | | 

Original Message:
Sent: 5/1/2022 5:43:00 PM
From: Wim Blees
Subject: RE: Headrests

In my shop I had a car mechanics dolly, complete with headrest, when working under a piano. For at a customer's house, either bring your own pillow or ask the customer for one.

Wim.

Sent from my iPhone


Original Message:
Sent: 5/1/2022 4:14:00 PM
From: Geoff Sykes
Subject: Headrests

When spending time lying under a grand to do maintenance, repair, installation, whatever, what do you use for a head rest. Dampp-Chaser installation instructions actually provide a way to use the box it came in as a headrest. But when that box isn't available, what do you use for a head/neck support?

------------------------------
Geoff Sykes, RPT
Los Angeles CA
------------------------------

Made this video just for this thread. lol

https://youtu.be/rgaTp8Mt7mI

------------------------------
Maggie Jusiel, RPT
Athens, WV
(304)952-8615
mags@timandmaggie.net
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 05-03-2022 09:55
From: James Kelly
Subject: Headrests

I was thinking of getting a sleep number mattress to use on my next Dampp-Chaser install or when working on player systems under the piano however it would not fit in my SUV.

------------------------------
James Kelly
Owner- Fur Elise Piano Service
Pawleys Island SC
843-325-4357

Original Message:
Sent: 05-03-2022 08:10
From: Gary Messling
Subject: Headrests

For me the box didn't really help much but better than nothing. The issue I have is not so much my head but getting my back off the floor so I can reach the underside of the piano without straining. I use an old dense, heavy throw pillow we had laying around in a pile of stuff waiting to be donated to Goodwill. It's big enough to get under my upper back, shoulders and head. It's dense enough to support me off the floor a few inches. I don't do that many DC installs so I keep the pillow in a plastic garbage bag in my garage ready for the next install. For me, problem solved.  

Original Message:
Sent: 5/2/2022 9:16:00 AM
From: Barbara Bernhardt
Subject: RE: Headrests

I fought with the watering can - it kept slipping out of place and was
more trouble than it was worth - the box works better.


Original Message:
Sent: 5/1/2022 11:58:00 PM
From: Floyd Gadd
Subject: RE: Headrests

I thought the Damppchaser kit trick was using the watering can , not the box.

------------------------------
Floyd Gadd
Regina SK
306-502-9103

Original Message:
Sent: 05-01-2022 20:19
From: Mark Schecter
Subject: Headrests

Hi Geoff,

   I recently acquired a foldable creeper with a headrest and six rubber casters that's perfect for installing DCs when out flat. It also folds into a low-ish seat that at 14" is about right for hammerline, key height, and other less-than-bench height operations. Or sit on it out flat. Very handy, comfy and sturdy.  A couple pix: 

Bought it on Amazon for $40. Item Pro-Lift C-2036D Grey 36". It's now up to $55, but there are similar items for less. Also more. 

Mark Schecter, RPT

 | |   | | |   | |   | | |   | |   | | | 

Original Message:
Sent: 5/1/2022 5:43:00 PM
From: Wim Blees
Subject: RE: Headrests

In my shop I had a car mechanics dolly, complete with headrest, when working under a piano. For at a customer's house, either bring your own pillow or ask the customer for one.

Wim.

Sent from my iPhone


Original Message:
Sent: 5/1/2022 4:14:00 PM
From: Geoff Sykes
Subject: Headrests

When spending time lying under a grand to do maintenance, repair, installation, whatever, what do you use for a head rest. Dampp-Chaser installation instructions actually provide a way to use the box it came in as a headrest. But when that box isn't available, what do you use for a head/neck support?

------------------------------
Geoff Sykes, RPT
Los Angeles CA
------------------------------

Hah! 😆 What a great idea. Thanks for sharing, Maggie.

------------------------------
Geoff Sykes, RPT
Los Angeles CA
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 06-07-2022 14:50
From: Maggie Jusiel
Subject: Headrests

Made this video just for this thread. lol

https://youtu.be/rgaTp8Mt7mI

------------------------------
Maggie Jusiel, RPT
Athens, WV
(304)952-8615
mags@timandmaggie.net

Original Message:
Sent: 05-03-2022 09:55
From: James Kelly
Subject: Headrests

I was thinking of getting a sleep number mattress to use on my next Dampp-Chaser install or when working on player systems under the piano however it would not fit in my SUV.

------------------------------
James Kelly
Owner- Fur Elise Piano Service
Pawleys Island SC
843-325-4357

Original Message:
Sent: 05-03-2022 08:10
From: Gary Messling
Subject: Headrests

For me the box didn't really help much but better than nothing. The issue I have is not so much my head but getting my back off the floor so I can reach the underside of the piano without straining. I use an old dense, heavy throw pillow we had laying around in a pile of stuff waiting to be donated to Goodwill. It's big enough to get under my upper back, shoulders and head. It's dense enough to support me off the floor a few inches. I don't do that many DC installs so I keep the pillow in a plastic garbage bag in my garage ready for the next install. For me, problem solved.  

Original Message:
Sent: 5/2/2022 9:16:00 AM
From: Barbara Bernhardt
Subject: RE: Headrests

I fought with the watering can - it kept slipping out of place and was
more trouble than it was worth - the box works better.


Original Message:
Sent: 5/1/2022 11:58:00 PM
From: Floyd Gadd
Subject: RE: Headrests

I thought the Damppchaser kit trick was using the watering can , not the box.

------------------------------
Floyd Gadd
Regina SK
306-502-9103

Original Message:
Sent: 05-01-2022 20:19
From: Mark Schecter
Subject: Headrests

Hi Geoff,

   I recently acquired a foldable creeper with a headrest and six rubber casters that's perfect for installing DCs when out flat. It also folds into a low-ish seat that at 14" is about right for hammerline, key height, and other less-than-bench height operations. Or sit on it out flat. Very handy, comfy and sturdy.  A couple pix: 

Bought it on Amazon for $40. Item Pro-Lift C-2036D Grey 36". It's now up to $55, but there are similar items for less. Also more. 

Mark Schecter, RPT

 | |   | | |   | |   | | |   | |   | | | 

Original Message:
Sent: 5/1/2022 5:43:00 PM
From: Wim Blees
Subject: RE: Headrests

In my shop I had a car mechanics dolly, complete with headrest, when working under a piano. For at a customer's house, either bring your own pillow or ask the customer for one.

Wim.

Sent from my iPhone


Original Message:
Sent: 5/1/2022 4:14:00 PM
From: Geoff Sykes
Subject: Headrests

When spending time lying under a grand to do maintenance, repair, installation, whatever, what do you use for a head rest. Dampp-Chaser installation instructions actually provide a way to use the box it came in as a headrest. But when that box isn't available, what do you use for a head/neck support?

------------------------------
Geoff Sykes, RPT
Los Angeles CA
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 6/7/2022 8:44:00 PM
From: Geoff Sykes
Subject: RE: Headrests

Hah! 😆 What a great idea. Thanks for sharing, Maggie.

------------------------------
Geoff Sykes, RPT
Los Angeles CA
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 06-07-2022 14:50
From: Maggie Jusiel
Subject: Headrests

Made this video just for this thread. lol

https://youtu.be/rgaTp8Mt7mI

------------------------------
Maggie Jusiel, RPT
Athens, WV
(304)952-8615
mags@timandmaggie.net

Original Message:
Sent: 05-03-2022 09:55
From: James Kelly
Subject: Headrests

I was thinking of getting a sleep number mattress to use on my next Dampp-Chaser install or when working on player systems under the piano however it would not fit in my SUV.

------------------------------
James Kelly
Owner- Fur Elise Piano Service
Pawleys Island SC
843-325-4357

Original Message:
Sent: 05-03-2022 08:10
From: Gary Messling
Subject: Headrests

For me the box didn't really help much but better than nothing. The issue I have is not so much my head but getting my back off the floor so I can reach the underside of the piano without straining. I use an old dense, heavy throw pillow we had laying around in a pile of stuff waiting to be donated to Goodwill. It's big enough to get under my upper back, shoulders and head. It's dense enough to support me off the floor a few inches. I don't do that many DC installs so I keep the pillow in a plastic garbage bag in my garage ready for the next install. For me, problem solved.  

Original Message:
Sent: 5/2/2022 9:16:00 AM
From: Barbara Bernhardt
Subject: RE: Headrests

I fought with the watering can - it kept slipping out of place and was
more trouble than it was worth - the box works better.


Original Message:
Sent: 5/1/2022 11:58:00 PM
From: Floyd Gadd
Subject: RE: Headrests

I thought the Damppchaser kit trick was using the watering can , not the box.

------------------------------
Floyd Gadd
Regina SK
306-502-9103

Original Message:
Sent: 05-01-2022 20:19
From: Mark Schecter
Subject: Headrests

Hi Geoff,

   I recently acquired a foldable creeper with a headrest and six rubber casters that's perfect for installing DCs when out flat. It also folds into a low-ish seat that at 14" is about right for hammerline, key height, and other less-than-bench height operations. Or sit on it out flat. Very handy, comfy and sturdy.  A couple pix: 

Bought it on Amazon for $40. Item Pro-Lift C-2036D Grey 36". It's now up to $55, but there are similar items for less. Also more. 

Mark Schecter, RPT

 | |   | | |   | |   | | |   | |   | | | 

Original Message:
Sent: 5/1/2022 5:43:00 PM
From: Wim Blees
Subject: RE: Headrests

In my shop I had a car mechanics dolly, complete with headrest, when working under a piano. For at a customer's house, either bring your own pillow or ask the customer for one.

Wim.

Sent from my iPhone


Original Message:
Sent: 5/1/2022 4:14:00 PM
From: Geoff Sykes
Subject: Headrests

When spending time lying under a grand to do maintenance, repair, installation, whatever, what do you use for a head rest. Dampp-Chaser installation instructions actually provide a way to use the box it came in as a headrest. But when that box isn't available, what do you use for a head/neck support?

------------------------------
Geoff Sykes, RPT
Los Angeles CA
------------------------------

Geoff & Wim: thanks & let me know if you try it! 

Randy: it just occurred to me one could cut a square out of that for my bun head rest, too. I think the hole in the center cups your head, though. 🤔

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Maggie Jusiel, RPT
Athens, WV
(304)952-8615
mags@timandmaggie.net
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 06-07-2022 21:30
From: Wim Blees
Subject: Headrests

Fantastic idea. I used to have one of those head lamps but wasn't happy with it. I might buy another, just for the head bun. 

Original Message:
Sent: 6/7/2022 8:44:00 PM
From: Geoff Sykes
Subject: RE: Headrests

Hah! 😆 What a great idea. Thanks for sharing, Maggie.

------------------------------
Geoff Sykes, RPT
Los Angeles CA

Original Message:
Sent: 06-07-2022 14:50
From: Maggie Jusiel
Subject: Headrests

Made this video just for this thread. lol

https://youtu.be/rgaTp8Mt7mI

------------------------------
Maggie Jusiel, RPT
Athens, WV
(304)952-8615
mags@timandmaggie.net

Original Message:
Sent: 05-03-2022 09:55
From: James Kelly
Subject: Headrests

I was thinking of getting a sleep number mattress to use on my next Dampp-Chaser install or when working on player systems under the piano however it would not fit in my SUV.

------------------------------
James Kelly
Owner- Fur Elise Piano Service
Pawleys Island SC
843-325-4357

Original Message:
Sent: 05-03-2022 08:10
From: Gary Messling
Subject: Headrests

For me the box didn't really help much but better than nothing. The issue I have is not so much my head but getting my back off the floor so I can reach the underside of the piano without straining. I use an old dense, heavy throw pillow we had laying around in a pile of stuff waiting to be donated to Goodwill. It's big enough to get under my upper back, shoulders and head. It's dense enough to support me off the floor a few inches. I don't do that many DC installs so I keep the pillow in a plastic garbage bag in my garage ready for the next install. For me, problem solved.  

Original Message:
Sent: 5/2/2022 9:16:00 AM
From: Barbara Bernhardt
Subject: RE: Headrests

I fought with the watering can - it kept slipping out of place and was
more trouble than it was worth - the box works better.


Original Message:
Sent: 5/1/2022 11:58:00 PM
From: Floyd Gadd
Subject: RE: Headrests

I thought the Damppchaser kit trick was using the watering can , not the box.

------------------------------
Floyd Gadd
Regina SK
306-502-9103

Original Message:
Sent: 05-01-2022 20:19
From: Mark Schecter
Subject: Headrests

Hi Geoff,

   I recently acquired a foldable creeper with a headrest and six rubber casters that's perfect for installing DCs when out flat. It also folds into a low-ish seat that at 14" is about right for hammerline, key height, and other less-than-bench height operations. Or sit on it out flat. Very handy, comfy and sturdy.  A couple pix: 

Bought it on Amazon for $40. Item Pro-Lift C-2036D Grey 36". It's now up to $55, but there are similar items for less. Also more. 

Mark Schecter, RPT

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Original Message:
Sent: 5/1/2022 5:43:00 PM
From: Wim Blees
Subject: RE: Headrests

In my shop I had a car mechanics dolly, complete with headrest, when working under a piano. For at a customer's house, either bring your own pillow or ask the customer for one.

Wim.

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Original Message:
Sent: 5/1/2022 4:14:00 PM
From: Geoff Sykes
Subject: Headrests

When spending time lying under a grand to do maintenance, repair, installation, whatever, what do you use for a head rest. Dampp-Chaser installation instructions actually provide a way to use the box it came in as a headrest. But when that box isn't available, what do you use for a head/neck support?

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Geoff Sykes, RPT
Los Angeles CA
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Alternatively, a gardener's kneepad is useful for underneath work. I have to say, being 6 feet tall is a bit of a disadvantage when working under a grand or the lower portion of a spinet action. 




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Randy Prentice RPT
Tucson AZ
(520) 749-3788
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-01-2022 16:13
From: Geoff Sykes
Subject: Headrests

When spending time lying under a grand to do maintenance, repair, installation, whatever, what do you use for a head rest. Dampp-Chaser installation instructions actually provide a way to use the box it came in as a headrest. But when that box isn't available, what do you use for a head/neck support?

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Geoff Sykes, RPT
Los Angeles CA
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