Here is a nice solution to our harpsichord moving problems over the years. I've installed 3 singe wheel 2" casters by Shepherd, part #9346, on the horizontal cross members of the harpsichord stand. This particular brand has a small flat base that fits nicely under the lower stretcher of the stand. This was quite easy on the Phillips and Martin, requiring only thin shims, but the Dowd required the addition of a second stretcher to accommodate the caster. The instruments are raised less than 1/2" off the floor, so the height does not seem to bother anyone. These instruments can now be moved through most doorways(carefully), as well as on and offstage, by harpsichordists without having to put them on their sides and using a dolly. When I asked the harpsichord prof if there should be any concern about the instrument rolling away while being played, she replied dryly, "We don't play that type of music here". Okee Dokee! John Minor University of Illinois School of Music -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Phillips harpsichord 2009.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 277934 bytes Desc: not available URL: <http://ptg.org/pipermail/caut.php/attachments/20101119/f041113a/attachment-0003.jpg> -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Martin harpsichord 1978.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 268411 bytes Desc: not available URL: <http://ptg.org/pipermail/caut.php/attachments/20101119/f041113a/attachment-0004.jpg> -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Dowd harpsichord 1968.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 216701 bytes Desc: not available URL: <http://ptg.org/pipermail/caut.php/attachments/20101119/f041113a/attachment-0005.jpg>
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