Bicycle box for transporting grand action works great...

[Euphonious Thumpe]

.... and perfectly adequate if the box is "clean" and the action is old and not. 
    For new or just-restored actions, build a  hefty, immaculate crate out of new wood and paint the inside. Removable strips of foam keep the action from shifting, and handles on the outside are for lugging.
 
Euphonious Thumpe

P.S. Most tire stores have humongous compressors with vast outputs of air, that are great for cleaning actions! ( Wear goggles, & give 'em a  few bucks. ) )


--- On Thu, 7/17/08, Matthew Todd <toddpianoworks at att.net> wrote:

> From: Matthew Todd <toddpianoworks at att.net>
> Subject: Transporting a Grand Action
> To: pianotech at ptg.org
> Date: Thursday, July 17, 2008, 3:40 PM
> Hello all,
>    
>   I will be transporting a grand action to my shop for
> hammer resurfacing and repinning.  What is the normal
> procedure for carrying the action from the piano in the
> home, out the door to the car?  Do I just carry it as is,
> or is there a special and more professional way to handle
> this.  I'm not anticipating rain, but I guess I should
> be prepared for that as well.
>    
>   Any suggestions would be appreciated.
>    
>    
>   Thanks,
>   Matthew