vertical action cradles

[Mike Kurta]

    I think you're right, Mike.  The compression fitting system of
connecting the legs IS a superior method, I'm just not sure how you would
ascertain that design will be what you order.  I guess just ask the order
taker and be prepared for a non-answer or be put on hold for awhile until
someone actually looks at it.  Mike Kurta, RPT
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike and Jane Spalding" <mjbkspal@execpc.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Monday, June 03, 2002 1:48 PM
Subject: Re: vertical action cradles


> HI Charles,
>
> I don't know which supplier made my cradle, I got it from the estate of a
tech who died a couple years ago.  The legs attach to the head with conduit
compression fittings, which make a nice tight joint with no damage to the
legs.  If you look closely at the photo in the Schaff catalog, it appears to
have this feature.  Well worth the extra $21, IMHO.
>
> hope this helps
>
> Mike Spalding, RPT
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Mike Kurta <mkurta@adelphia.net>
> To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Sent: Monday, June 03, 2002 10:41 AM
> Subject: Re: vertical action cradles
>
>
> >     Hi Charles:
> >     I'd be willing to bet they are the same, they look identical in
their
> > catalogs. You might consider looking at American Piano Supply's cradle
which
> > also looks the same, but prices differ.  According to the latest
pricing,
> > Schaff: $81, Pianotek: $68, and Apsco: $60.  I began using mine with the
> > long rails in place which makes sliding the cradle in and out of a car
> > easier, but storage is bulky.  I now use the short legs and leave them
in
> > place all the time.  Either way, I found it helpful to insert a hardwood
or
> > aluminum plug into the ends of the pipes that go into the heads of the
> > cradle to keep the thinwall pipe tubing from crushing and loosening up.
The
> > allen head set screws that are used, puts a lot of pressure on the
tubing
> > and they tend to loosen and fall out.  This modification will eliminate
that
> > problem.  It is a great tool, and indespensible if you do much vertical
> > action work.  Mike Kurta  RPT
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Charles Neuman" <piano@charlesneuman.net>
> > To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
> > Sent: Monday, June 03, 2002 10:41 AM
> > Subject: vertical action cradles
> >
> >
> > > Are the vertical action cradles sold by Schaff and Pianotek the same
> > > thing? Any advantage to either one?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > Charles Neuman
> > >
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