Greg, I'll let others recommend the type of wood. I just want to give you a suggestion about something else. Our new building had a storage room included specifically for our 2 D's when they had to come off the stage into storage. They go into the room tail first, so I had the contractor install a carpeted (padded) bumper for the sides and tail made with 2x10's, I believe. It has to be thick enough so that when bumped at the tail or side, the overhang doesn't touch the wall. We measured the height very carefully and installed it so that it would clear below the lid overhang. That way whoever is moving it in can just push until it bumps against the carpet. No scratches, dings, whatever. I also requested that the room had it's own temperature and humidity control units and vents in it, also. Not so much change that way going from storage to stage. I know you can't do it in your situation but if anyone is ever involved in the planning of a new facility, it's something to keep in mind. A couple of the better ideas I've had lately, I think. :-) Avery University of Houston >Plywood seems like the way to go to me. Especially with a humidity system in >the box. It will be more durable than a normal piece of lumber. There was a >post recently about how to build a free standing humidity system for pianos >that are stored in an enclosure. Good luck >-Chris Dant >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Greg Newell" <gnewell@ameritech.net> >To: "Piano Technicians, Master" <MPT@talklist.com>; "Pianotech, forum" ><pianotech@ptg.org>; "University Technicians, College and" <caut@ptg.org> >Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2002 3:36 PM >Subject: Piano Apartment > > >> Greetings and psychedelic hallucinations, (just kidding) >> I have a local community college who is doing an intelligent thing. >> They are insisting that the Theater technical guy build an apartment for >> the piano off stage for it's storage when not in use. This must be very >> strong as things will surely be piled on top of it and or built above it >> and it was asked of me what the ideal wood used should be. I'm guessing >> he's willing to do whatever will get the department chair off his back >> but he wrote back with these ideas; Pine, Spruce, Redwood, Cedar, Oak, >> Teak, Mahogany, Ebony? or, particle board, T-111, plywood, plaster >> board, ... ? Me thinks he was trying to be funny with a few of these but >> it is a serious question. They are also asking about a humidity control >> system. Should that be installed permanently in the apartment or on the >> piano or both? and why. Thanks for your thoughts. >> >> -- >> Greg Newell >> mailto:gnewell@ameritech.net >> >> >> >>
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