artist benches

[Joseph Garrett]

David,
1. they are cheaper, hence look cheaper also. 2. They don't wear very well.
3. They don't function as well. IMHO
Regards,
Joe Garrett
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Ilvedson" <ilvey@jps.net>
To: "pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Monday, May 07, 2001 3:38 PM
Subject: Re: artist benches


> I've seen the nylon glides with a nail.  You won't be scratching the
floor.
>  Any problem with these?
>
> David I.
>
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> On 5/7/01 at 12:52 PM Joseph Garrett wrote:
>
> >Richard,
> >Bositch glides are metal leg glides with a cushion ring and nail. The
> >surface that contacts the floor is metal w/nickel plating. Although, I
> have
> >not been able to get"Bositch" glides, (I suspect the company is gone), My
> >local "high-end" Hardware store was able to order similar ones. These
have
> >the following printed on them: "Handy B.M. Co. Chicago-N.Y." They come in
> >7/8" (small) and 1 1/16" (large). These glides prevent damage to the
floor
> >or carpets and help the bench "glide". Hope that helps.
> >Regards,
> >Joe Garrett, R.P.T. (Oregon)
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Richard Raskob" <raskobrg@spinn.net>
> >To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
> >Sent: Monday, May 07, 2001 6:13 AM
> >Subject: Re: artist benches
> >
> >
> >> Mr. Garrett wrote...<snip>....The mechanism is very good
> >> > and the finish is adequate. The only thing that I add is a set of
> >> top-grade
> >> > "Bositch" glides, which I install before delivery. >
> >>
> >> May I ask what "Bositch " glides are and were one might get them?
> >>
> >>
> >> Richard Raskob RPT
> >>
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