HI Greg, I really hate the way adjustable stage dollys "bow" in the middle under the weight of a D. Also, full-size pianos tend to be "springy" on these things, no-one seems to likes this. If you can justify the big brass wheels from Hamburg ($350.00 ea.), I certainly recommend them. However, if you must have a dolly (moving over uneven floors, etc.), I agree with Don, have one welded. You will save money on the purchase and on shipping. I had one made for an SD-10 several years ago. The welder persuaded me to have the arms on edge (2 1/2" x 3/8" steel I believe)rather than flat, to prevent the bowing I mentioned. It is custom (non-adjustable), looks great, and is stable to the point of redundance. Construction details; consider a "Y" , with one arm continuous from front-left wheel to rear wheel, and the right arm overlapping for about 1 foot beyond where the arms meet. The two peices are joined with bolts over this distance. Care was taken once wheels were selected to duplicate pedal height. Other than that, all the welder needed was centre to centre measurements of the legs, and diameters at the foot of same. Mark Cramer, Brandon University -----Original Message----- From: owner-caut@ptg.org [mailto:owner-caut@ptg.org]On Behalf Of Greg Granoff RPT Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2000 1:38 PM To: CAUT Subject: stage truck List, Need a new stage truck for one of our 'D's. Anybody have any opinions/recommendations as to who provides the best new ones? Thanks, Greg Granoff
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