foam baffles

[Pianoman]

The Handsome,Hardwood Caster Cups I make have soft felt on the bottom and I 
believe that keeps some vibration transfer to the floor.  Check my website.
Thanks,
James
James Grebe
Since 1962
Piano Tuning & Repair
Creator of Handsome Hardwood Products(
314) 608-4137   1526 Raspberry Lane   Arnold, MO 63010
Researcher of St. Louis Theatre History
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jurgen Goering" <pianoforte at pianofortesupply.com>
To: "pianotech" <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 11:54 AM
Subject: Re: foam baffles


> There are several ways sound gets transmitted from the music room into
> adjacent rooms and suites.  One is the physical connection of the
> instrument to the floor and the room below via the legs/casters.
> Inserting an acoustic break between the piano and the floor can help.
>
>  Piattino caster cups insert 1-1/2 inches of acoustic insulation
> between the casters and the floor, but they only raise the piano less
> than 3/8" .
>
>
> Jurgen Goering
> Piano Forte Supply
> (250) 754-2440
> info at pianofortesupply.com
> http://www.pianofortesupply.com
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Tom Driscoll
> To: Pianotech List
> Sent: 10/28/2008 7:48:29 AM
> Subject: foam baffles
>
> List,
>  Problem :
> Apartment dwelling piano performance major with a small grand is
> getting complaints from the neighbors .
> I can't find any info on sound reduction materials designed for the
> piano.
> Did Edwards have some products ?
> Thanks.
> Tom Driscoll