How do they match: Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners

Repair percussion, stringed, reed, or wind instruments. May specialize in one area, such as piano tuning.

Repair breaks in percussion instruments, such as drums and cymbals, using drill presses, power saws, glue, clamps, grinding wheels, or other hand tools.
Repair cracks in wood or metal instruments, using pinning wire, lathes, fillers, clamps, or soldering irons.
Repair or replace musical instrument parts and components, such as strings, bridges, felts, and keys, using hand and power tools.
Disassemble instruments and parts for repair and adjustment.
Mix and measure glue that will be used for instrument repair.
Reassemble instruments following repair, using hand tools and power tools and glue, hair, yarn, resin, or clamps, and lubricate instruments as necessary.

Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order.
Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.
Prepare compounds or solutions to be used for repairs.
Reassemble equipment after repair.
Travel to work sites to perform installation, repair or maintenance work.

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