[CAUT] Upright front "guard"

[Ron Nossaman]

> Jim,
> 
> I have not tried this yet...
> 
> When moving the EX (I think that was the one, it's all a blur) at the KC 
> convention in June, I noticed a metal plate mounted at the bottom of the 
> bass arm, screwed into the bottom of the keybed.  The idea obviously was 
> to protect the corner when tipping the piano.  I have thought of trying 
> something similar for an upright we have in a recital hall that is used 
> often for a classroom.  It has the same damage you described.
> 
> My idea is to mount a metal plate, about 1/8" thick to the underside of 
> the keybed that will run the length of the piano.  It will stick out 
> about 1/8" to take the brunt of the door jam, etc. and will be painted 
> black to blend in with the piano finish.  I will also drill holes for 
> cheek block and keyslip screw accessibility.  This will preserve the 
> look of the piano, as I don't think it will be very noticeable, and 
> should protect the front from movers, both trained and untrained.
> 
> Like I said, I have not tried it yet, but I think it will work well.
> 
> Rick


Not a bad idea Rick. Put a piece of angle iron across the back too 
at the same height, with beveled ends, and keybed height rollers 
mounted to all the door frames to steer it through.

Ron N