<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN">
<HTML><HEAD>
<META http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1">
<META content="MSHTML 6.00.2900.2963" name=GENERATOR>
<STYLE></STYLE>
</HEAD>
<BODY bgColor=#ffffff>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>(was: Bringing the shop to the piano)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>At last the portable
piano service apparatus is complete. What we have here is a
complete work station that will allow comprehensive piano maintenance on-sight
for any piano within the university music department. Custom designed and
built by yours truly.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The entire frame work is made from welded
steel. The work bench surface area measures 2' x 6' with a slightly
smaller shelf below. The surfaces are made from 3/4" OMB hard board
with poplar molding around the parameter adding protection to the edges as well
as providing a more professional appearance. An area below has been
designated for a permanent shop vac. There is a custom designed
rack on one end for storing the vacuum hose. An extension cord is
connected to the opposite end of the cart with an integrated cleat to coil it
when not in use. A multi-purpose power strip is permanently secured for
general use.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>A square sleeve is built into the under side of the
bench. A mating square tube inserts into the sleeve for a removable work
light. The work light was custom designed and build specifically for this
bench. Custom made brackets were cut and welded to secure a re-enforced
florescent fixture. This is connected to an adjustable arm, (made from a
modified commercial grade paint roller extension handle), and can be extended
nearly 30" above the work surface. When not in use the light is inserted
backwards into the sleeve and neatly folds up below the bench. The sleeve
extends to the opposite side of the bench to except other future planed
accessories such as a removable vice. </FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2>There
is plenty of space below for a large drawer-type tool chest with room to spare
for other supplies or perhaps a compressor. </FONT><FONT face=Arial
size=2>The bench rolls on 6" commercial grade castors, two fixed and two
swivel. There are two pedestal brake stands which extend or retract by
stepping on a lever. When set in the brake position the entire cart is as
stationary and stable as any well built work table. I was very impressed
how well these things work.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I'm pretty proud of this one, it turned out far
better than originally planned. It rolls very smoothly and is built
tough. It should withstand heavy use for decades. It will make
servicing the university's +/- 60 pianos far easier.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Attached are a few pictures as
promised.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><STRONG>Painting the completed steel
frame</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><IMG alt="" hspace=0
src="cid:001901c6fc7b$97dedd20$3380d883@Goodale" align=baseline
border=0></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><STRONG></STRONG></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><STRONG>Power strip and extension
cord on cleat. Accessory end of sleeve visible.</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><IMG alt="" hspace=0 src="cid:001a01c6fc7b$97e12710$3380d883@Goodale"
align=baseline border=0></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><STRONG></STRONG></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><STRONG>Shop vac installed
below. Rack for winding 14' hose. A bungee secures
it.</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><IMG alt="" hspace=0 src="cid:001b01c6fc7b$97e12710$3380d883@Goodale"
align=baseline border=0></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><STRONG></STRONG></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><STRONG>Custom work light inserted
into sleeve. It can extend to about 30", angle also
adjustable.</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><IMG alt="" hspace=0 src="cid:001c01c6fc7b$97e12710$3380d883@Goodale"
align=baseline border=0></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><STRONG></STRONG></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><STRONG>Pedestal brake behind swivel
wheel. Remarkably stable and effective.</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><IMG alt="" hspace=0
src="cid:001d01c6fc7b$97e12710$3380d883@Goodale" align=baseline
border=0></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><STRONG></STRONG></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><STRONG>"Joplin Rags"
demonstrates. (Note his foot prints in the
concrete).</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><IMG alt="" hspace=0 src="cid:001e01c6fc7b$97e12710$3380d883@Goodale"
align=baseline border=0></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Rob Goodale, RPT</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Las Vegas, NV</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV></BODY></HTML>