Why not just get the case you want and get a good luggage cart. You can carry it around sans cart but it is available when needed... David Ilvedson, RPT Pacifica, CA 94044 ----- Original message ---------------------------------------- From: "William Monroe" <bill at a440piano.net> To: pianotech at ptg.org Received: 4/17/2010 11:40:36 AM Subject: Re: [pianotech] Tool Cases >Hello, whomever you are.......;-] >I've actually started considering the possibility. One of the links sent (I >think David I) had a company that sold parts, like the handle and wheels. I >think the biggest trick is that when the handle or wheels are not integrated >into the construction, they can get in the way. For example, there is no >interior mount for the handle, so it would have to mount on the outside >(interfering with opening one side of the case), or you'd have to come up >with some way to mount it on the inside, which may interfere with >pallets/pockets/whatever. Wheels would probably be a bit simpler - maybe >just some in-line skate wheels on an external axle of some sort. >My biggest fear with this approach would be a case that has a flimsy handle >or flimsy wheels, or ends up basically being an underpowered luggage cart. >But..............it may be tried anyway. >William R. Monroe >On Sat, Apr 17, 2010 at 11:25 AM, <a440 at bresnan.net> wrote: >> Was it William Monroe who originally wanted a very particular tool case, >> only with wheels? I confess I haven't actually looked at that case online, >> but is there a good reason why with a little clever engineering (which we as >> a group are known for and fond of) you couldn't buy some wheels and mount >> them? >> Sent from my BlackBerry Smartphone provided by Alltel >>
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