[pianotech] Tool Cases

[David Ilvedson]

Why not just get the case you want and get a good luggage cart.   You can carry it around sans cart but it is available when needed...

David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA  94044

----- Original message ----------------------------------------
From: "William Monroe" <bill at a440piano.net>
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Received: 4/17/2010 11:40:36 AM
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Tool Cases


>Hello, whomever you are.......;-]

>I've actually started considering the possibility.  One of the links sent (I
>think David I) had a company that sold parts, like the handle and wheels.  I
>think the biggest trick is that when the handle or wheels are not integrated
>into the construction, they can get in the way.  For example, there is no
>interior mount for the handle, so it would have to mount on the outside
>(interfering with opening one side of the case), or you'd have to come up
>with some way to mount it on the inside, which may interfere with
>pallets/pockets/whatever.  Wheels would probably be a bit simpler - maybe
>just some in-line skate wheels on an external axle of some sort.

>My biggest fear with this approach would be a case that has a flimsy handle
>or flimsy wheels, or ends up basically being an underpowered luggage cart.
>But..............it may be tried anyway.

>William R. Monroe


>On Sat, Apr 17, 2010 at 11:25 AM, <a440 at bresnan.net> wrote:

>> Was it William Monroe who originally wanted a very particular tool case,
>> only with wheels?  I confess I haven't actually looked at that case online,
>> but is there a good reason why with a little clever engineering (which we as
>> a group are known for and fond of) you couldn't buy some wheels and mount
>> them?
>> Sent from my BlackBerry Smartphone provided by Alltel
>>