Action Handling

[Jeannie Grassi]

Hi Joel,
Like Avery, I also have modified those collapsible luggage carts on
different occasions.  The thing to keep in mind is that the action is
probably not going to be balanced exactly the way that it seems logical to
set it on the cart.  Also, the ends of the action might not be square to the
bottom of the cart.  Therefore, a little creativity is needed to come up
with some sort of extension to hold the action securely.  Also, some of the
handles need to be extended because the average action is taller (on its
side) than most luggage arrangements.  And strap it on!  All it takes is a
little bump and the action goes in its own direction.  These are minor
modifications, however, and have greatly helped me in similar situations as
yours.

I also experimented with just attaching a set of wheels onto the action, but
actions come in all different shapes and I never perfected this idea to
easily accommodate those differences.  It could easily be done, however.

I also own one of the action dollies made by Paul Janssen, designed by Jim
Ellis, RPT.  It is extremely useful as an aid to remove the action from the
piano and to do minor work, as mentioned, but it is not intended as a dolly
for moving the action over a long distance. The casters that came with mine
are not good for that, although they can be easily changed.

Jeannie Grassi, RPT
jgrassi@silverlink.net
Bainbridge Island, WA


> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-pianotech@ptg.org
> [mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org]On Behalf
> Of Avery Todd
> Sent: Friday, November 06, 1998 3:40 PM
> To: pianotech@ptg.org
> Subject: Re: Action Handling
>
>
> Hi Joel,
>
>    I use one of the 2-wheel tilter type. But since you don't have room
> for that, it seems as though I remember seeing one of those
> roll around
> luggage carrying cart things they have now that is collapsible. I see
> students pulling them behind them frequently. I hope you know what I
> mean. Probably any large store like Wal-Mart, K-Mart, etc.
> would probably
> have them. Large office supply stores might also. I hope I'm not wrong
> but at least it's an idea. :-) Good luck.
>
> Avery
>
> P.S. I sure miss having a van now for that very reason. :-(
>
> >List;
> >I'm working on a grand action off campus where I don't have
> 4 wheel carts.
> >There is no way to get close to the stage without walking a
> long distance
> >carrying the aciion of a 9' grand.   Ouch, my aching back.
> >	Anyone have any good tips on how to move this action without
> >loading up an extra cart?  I'm wondering about a 2 wheel
> handcart, but that
> >also takes up extra room I don't have in my car.
> >	Suggestions  are  gratefully appreciated.
> >Joel
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