> Jim, > > I have not tried this yet... > > When moving the EX (I think that was the one, it's all a blur) at the KC > convention in June, I noticed a metal plate mounted at the bottom of the > bass arm, screwed into the bottom of the keybed. The idea obviously was > to protect the corner when tipping the piano. I have thought of trying > something similar for an upright we have in a recital hall that is used > often for a classroom. It has the same damage you described. > > My idea is to mount a metal plate, about 1/8" thick to the underside of > the keybed that will run the length of the piano. It will stick out > about 1/8" to take the brunt of the door jam, etc. and will be painted > black to blend in with the piano finish. I will also drill holes for > cheek block and keyslip screw accessibility. This will preserve the > look of the piano, as I don't think it will be very noticeable, and > should protect the front from movers, both trained and untrained. > > Like I said, I have not tried it yet, but I think it will work well. > > Rick Not a bad idea Rick. Put a piece of angle iron across the back too at the same height, with beveled ends, and keybed height rollers mounted to all the door frames to steer it through. Ron N
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