Fwd: Re: [CAUT] Tipping Casters

Roger Jolly roger.j at sasktel.net
Sat Mar 11 07:31:15 MST 2006


>Hi Jon,
>               Jurgen is your best bet, he is now carrying a good 
> selection of good quality German castors.   You could get lucky and get a 
> new replacement.
>Failing that. plug the old mortice with a maple dowel using epoxy to glue 
>into position.  Build up the outer area of the leg with epoxy to obtain a 
>snug fit for the ferrule.
>Secure the ferrule with screws set in virgin wood, well away from the old 
>screw holes.   Also make sure that the base of the tenon has a flat face 
>to fit with the bottom of the ferrule cup.
>Not the best arrangement for a caster carrying this type of load.  If the 
>piano is not going to be moved much, it will more than suffice.
>Regards Roger
>
>
>
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