[pianotech] Fixing flexy stage dolly

Mark Schecter mark at schecterpiano.com
Mon Jan 28 18:01:05 MST 2013


Thanks, Ron. I could imagine someone preferring ready-made, and the price is right, but that is almost too heavy-duty. I think in this case the DIY looks svelter and will probably be more fun. Anyway, cheers!

~Mark Schecter

On Jan 28, 2013, at 4:40 PM, Ron Nossaman <rnossaman at cox.net> wrote:

> On 1/28/2013 5:52 PM, Mark Schecter wrote:
>> Norman, Thanks.
>> 
>> The possibility of conserving sound energy had crossed my mind, but it's
>> great to hear you actually noticed an improvement.
>> 
>> So you're using 1/2" OD threaded rod, slip fit into 1/2" ID pipe, and
>> the nut threading down the rod provides the length increase that pushes
>> the dolly down, right? Excellent!
>> 
>> ~Mark Schecter
> 
> 
> Or, having found that there are folks who would rather buy than make something, there are jack posts available in the right length range.
> 
> http://www.amazon.com/Tiger-Brand-Js-36-Building-Columns/dp/B001B19CMY/ref=pd_bxgy_hi_text_y
> 
> Ron N
> 


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