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by TimJWatts
01 Mar 2011, 13:14
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Bechstein castor replacement
Replies: 6
Views: 9207

Re: Bechstein castor replacement

Hi Colin, Thanks for that reply. Glad to hear the castors are universal and the mention of Pummel fitting is useful for research. As to the fitting: I wouldn't dare move the piano as is - it will scratch the floor - though doubt it will crack - I was responsible for prepping the subfloor prior to ti...
by TimJWatts
01 Mar 2011, 12:20
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Bechstein castor replacement
Replies: 6
Views: 9207

Bechstein castor replacement

Hi, I have a Bechstein upright - inherited. And slate floors. I think you see where this is going :) The old brass castors have seized and I daren't move it, so the plan is to replace the castors with larger rubber/plastic ones. Before anyone says: "It'll ruin the coupling to the floor, affect ...