When I can find my camera ;>) I'll send pics. we have a really nice cabinet for transporting our 7/8th keyboard to one of our concert grands here at UNL. I looks sort of like a casket with clamped on collapsable sides, on a rolling frame. It also makes a nice working table when the sides are down to work on the action and the action is quite secure. Unfortunately, the 7/8th keyboard is never used..hence the casket reference :>) I can provide measurements if you need. It's very much like your idea. Otherwise, I've just used an appliance truck with bungies or straps for to and from car stuff. I have just carried to my car sometimes too, but I understand the risk factor. Best, Paul From: John Ross <jrpiano at win.eastlink.ca> To: Pianotech List <pianotech at ptg.org> Date: 01/30/2010 01:44 PM Subject: [pianotech] Transporting a grand action I am always afraid of breaking off a hammer, or something dropping on an action. I was thinking on making a base with a handle, sides, and a back. The back portion would have a top to protect the hammers. It would have clamps to hold the action secure. Made from 1/2" plywood. Something like 54"X23" X8". A person, could then transport the action like a suitcase. It could be laid across folded seats. It could be used for upright actions as well, with them lying on the back. I just have the idea now, but haven't started figuring out sizes to accomaodate most. Has anyone made something like this? I know about the one made with a folding golf cart, which is a good idea. John Ross, Windsor, Nova Scotia -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://ptg.org/pipermail/pianotech.php/attachments/20100130/ad3d11a1/attachment.htm>
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