[CAUT] Piano Horse

Ken Zahringer ZahringerK@missouri.edu
Tue, 28 Feb 2006 13:43:23 -0600


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Out here in the country we call that =B3high centering=B2.  Also happens when
you drive down a country lane with deep ruts. :-)

I=B9m banking on those 5=B2 casters to prevent it.  Anyone have direct
experience out there?

Ken Z.


On 2/28/06 11:32 AM, "Jeff Olson" <jlolson@cal.net> wrote:

> The one problem I've had with dollies/wheeled platforms that have several=
 feet
> between front and back casters is "bottoming out" going up and down sever=
al
> stairs on ramps.  That can be truly annoying, especially with a heavy
> instrument (by "bottoming out," I mean that the center of the platform co=
mes
> into contact with the top of the ramp -- a common, if not unavoidable pro=
blem
> when moving upright pianos with organ-style end dollies, one reason I nev=
er
> use them except on organs).
> =20
> Perhaps the Grand Chariot elevates the piano high enough (casters a nice =
5"!)
> to avoid this problem under most circumstances?
> =20
> Jeff O.
>=20
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Ken Zahringer, RPT
University of Missouri
School of Music


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