[CAUT] harpsichord caster solution

[Paul T Williams]

Brilliant, John!  I can use this idea here as well! Well done! I have a 
box of old grand casters that will work for this.  Why didn't I think of 
this? I just put on some of those "furniture moving" sliders that sort of 
work....(as seen on TV!)

Best,
Paul




From:
John Minor <jminor at illinois.edu>
To:
caut at ptg.org
Date:
11/19/2010 02:34 PM
Subject:
[CAUT] harpsichord caster solution



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



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