(was: Bringing the shop to the piano) At last the portable piano service apparatus is complete. What we have here is a complete work station that will allow comprehensive piano maintenance on-sight for any piano within the university music department. Custom designed and built by yours truly. The entire frame work is made from welded steel. The work bench surface area measures 2' x 6' with a slightly smaller shelf below. The surfaces are made from 3/4" OMB hard board with poplar molding around the parameter adding protection to the edges as well as providing a more professional appearance. An area below has been designated for a permanent shop vac. There is a custom designed rack on one end for storing the vacuum hose. An extension cord is connected to the opposite end of the cart with an integrated cleat to coil it when not in use. A multi-purpose power strip is permanently secured for general use. A square sleeve is built into the under side of the bench. A mating square tube inserts into the sleeve for a removable work light. The work light was custom designed and build specifically for this bench. Custom made brackets were cut and welded to secure a re-enforced florescent fixture. This is connected to an adjustable arm, (made from a modified commercial grade paint roller extension handle), and can be extended nearly 30" above the work surface. When not in use the light is inserted backwards into the sleeve and neatly folds up below the bench. The sleeve extends to the opposite side of the bench to except other future planed accessories such as a removable vice. There is plenty of space below for a large drawer-type tool chest with room to spare for other supplies or perhaps a compressor. The bench rolls on 6" commercial grade castors, two fixed and two swivel. There are two pedestal brake stands which extend or retract by stepping on a lever. When set in the brake position the entire cart is as stationary and stable as any well built work table. I was very impressed how well these things work. I'm pretty proud of this one, it turned out far better than originally planned. It rolls very smoothly and is built tough. It should withstand heavy use for decades. It will make servicing the university's +/- 60 pianos far easier. Attached are a few pictures as promised. Painting the completed steel frame Power strip and extension cord on cleat. Accessory end of sleeve visible. Shop vac installed below. Rack for winding 14' hose. A bungee secures it. Custom work light inserted into sleeve. It can extend to about 30", angle also adjustable. Pedestal brake behind swivel wheel. Remarkably stable and effective. "Joplin Rags" demonstrates. (Note his foot prints in the concrete). Rob Goodale, RPT Las Vegas, NV -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/caut.php/attachments/20061030/e0257b72/attachment-0001.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 24201 bytes Desc: not available Url : https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/caut.php/attachments/20061030/e0257b72/attachment-0006.jpe -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 33330 bytes Desc: not available Url : https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/caut.php/attachments/20061030/e0257b72/attachment-0007.jpe -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 31259 bytes Desc: not available Url : https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/caut.php/attachments/20061030/e0257b72/attachment-0008.jpe -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 30609 bytes Desc: not available Url : https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/caut.php/attachments/20061030/e0257b72/attachment-0009.jpe -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 29601 bytes Desc: not available Url : https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/caut.php/attachments/20061030/e0257b72/attachment-0010.jpe -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 34645 bytes Desc: not available Url : https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/caut.php/attachments/20061030/e0257b72/attachment-0011.jpe
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