Rob, I don't have experience with this exact problem, but your idea of larger, attached, hinge pins sounds good. Hope you have discussed the situation with the department chairman. Another thought: I used to work next to a plastics shop where they made all sorts of custom sized and fitted things. Maybe a molded plastic top would work, about 3/16" thick. It would surely be lighter to lift off each time than the heavy wood lid. It would need about a 1 1/2" rim to fit over the rim of the piano, and to reduce scratching have felt attached inside its rim. When the measurements are made for the molding, make sure the thickness of the felt is taken into consideration. Hey, crazy fads require crazy innovation. Wally Scherer E-mail: WallyTS@iName.com (Please use this new address now!) Web page: http://www.geocities.com/Vienna/2411 "Speak to strangers - all your friends once were!"
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