Sometimes You Gotta Use The Tools You Have

Repairs pop up weekly in this business, and when we are at a job, we’re not able to carry our entire shop. Therefore, all the tools and supplies that fit in my bag and my car are what I have at my disposal. In the attached photo, some of the felt was detached at the base of this pedal chest. Ideally, you would use clamps when gluing something back together. This trip, we did not have the luxury of clamps, so screwdrivers it is!


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