PIANO CASTERS-- For uprights, grands, and spinets-- Trollies also

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Wheels on pianos take a lot of rough work when moving the piano two feet or two thousand miles. Original wheels, especially on old uprights, are often metal and will scratch floors and rip carpet. It is very smart to put better wheels on the piano. Brass wheels are classy and essential on grand pianos.

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COMMON STEEL AND RUBBER CASTERS

Be sure to read all about Replacing Casters.

Part Description: Part Number Price

STEEL AND BRASS CASTERS

Grand Steinway Piano Deluxe Brass Casters-
Carrier and stem brass plated
Single wheel 1 inch face of wheel
CR1 or CP1C or CP2C Sockets
YOU MUST SPECIFY WHICH SOCKETS!
CP2C may fit inside brass cast ferrules
Set of three casters- Made by Darnell
See colored box below in Darnell section
2 inch Diameter- SH596A $ 495.00
Set of four or the same caster SH596 $ 602.00

Grand Piano 1-1/2 inch brass wheel
Carrier and stem brass plated
Made by Darnell- Not shown
See colored box below in Darnell section
1-1/2 inch diameter Brass Caster
CP1C or CP2C Sockets- specify
3/4 inch face of single wheel-
Set of three SH597A $ 396.00
Set of four SH597 $ 485.00

Grand Casters- 1 3/8" inch diameter wheel-
Solid Brass wheels- Set of three-
Carrier and stem brass plated
CS1 socket unless otherwise specified SH980    $ 134.50
Same as above but nickel plated    SH2620 $ 141.95
Same, but wheel is 1¾" diameter--
CS1 socket unless otherwise specified
Set of three    SH981    $ 167.50

Spinet and Console Casters-
Same as above, but with CS3 sockets
Use as back casters for pianos with
free-standing front legs.
1 3/8 inch diameter wheel-

Set of two SH982 $ 95.00

Grand Casters- One inch face
but Nickel Plated rather than solid brass-
Wheel is 1-3/4 inch diameter
CS1 socket unless otherwise specified
Set of three- Like SH981 in the graphic SH977 $ 176.50

Alternative socket choices can be substituted to fit the original socket mounting holes in your piano.

Solid Brass for studio, console, or spinet--for free standing front legs
Carrier and stem brass plated
Smaller furniture stem-- Furnished with nylon friction fit sockets-
   CR7 nylon socket provided with casters-- Not pictured above
11/16 inch face of wheel width- 1-1/4 inch diameter
Two casters of this style-- Spinet and console front casters--    SH978 $ 56.00

Full size upright casters- Cast Iron- Set of four- Similar to SH980 in style
CR3 socket unless otherwise specifie
1 3/8 inch dia- For studio pianos- SH1588 $ 75.00

CONVENTIONAL CASTER SOCKETS
All casters you buy from us come with sockets. Be sure to tell us what kind you have.
CAUTION: You may have to use the new sockets provided to keep the caster in the socket.
Two methods of holding the caster stem are used. Also, old sockets may be worn or loose,
so it is a very bad idea to reuse old sockets. I strongly encourage you to use new screws
which are 1/4 to 1/2 inch longer if there is room for them.

All casters you buy from us come with sockets. Be sure to tell us what kind you have.

      Description                                 Part number    Price
Stem- Nine sixteenths inch- 2-1/8 in. dia. round plate- without notch        SHCR1    $ 5.00 ea
   For casters which have a clip ring in the notch
Stem- Nine sixteenths inch- 2-1/8 in. dia. round plate- with notch        SHCR3    $ 6.50 ea
   For casters which have a notch with nothing in it
Stem- Same- Square plate 1-1/8 in.-                Not available
Stem- Same- Round plate 1-3/8 in.-                   SHCR5 $ 7.50 ea
Stem- Same- Square plate 1-5/8 in.-                 SHCS1 $ 6.50 ea
Stem- Same- Square plate 1-1/2 in.-           SHCS3 $ 5.00 ea
Stem- One half in.- Round grip neck-                        Not available
Stem- Fifteen Sixteenths in.- Round die-cast plate 2-1/4 in.dia.-        SHCP1C $ 10.50 ea
Stem- Fifteen Sixteenths in.- Square die-cast plate 1-13/16 in.-                        SHCP2C   $ 17.50 ea
Stem- Nylon furniture type- Not shown- Fit casters 977, 978, 979-              SHCR7      $ 1.00 ea

Wood spacer to fill holes which are too large for the new casters-
These spacers are sent free with all caster sets we sell with the large stem diameter CWF $ .90 each

Composition washers for leveling pianos by adding them when installing casters- Dozen- SH1670 $ 6.00 dozen
Also, raise the piano so that the new casters do not drag in the recessed area.
You will have to drill holes in the fiber washer for the mounting screws.
Use 1/4 to 1/2 inch longer screws if you add composition washers.

RUBBER WHEELED CASTERS

The rubber wheeled casters are actually a hard high quality pliable plastic compound
which will not mark or dent floors. Metal wheels will leave trails in the floor which
cannot be removed. Rubber casters also diminish the transfer of sound into the
floor in apartments and condos. Having two wheels insures that the wheels will not be
too high, and they will not collapse with age.

Part Description: Part Number Price

Upright iron casters with attached
cast iron sockets like CP1C above
Set of Four- SH589 $ 89.50
These casters will mark wood,
tile, and most other hard floors.
We strongly discourage their use
except on rough floor areas.

Upright cast iron wheels- Furnished
Solid wheel instead of as in graphic
with CR3 sockets- Set of four-
See 328112 in graphic SH4588 $ 100.50

Upright double wheels- 2 in. dia.-
Ball bearings impregnated with
graphite- Set of four-
Rubber wheels will not damage floors
CR1 or CS1 sockets included:
Round for uprights, square for grands
unless you specify otherwise
Wooden grommets also provided
Set of four-             SH1592 $ 99.50
Same as Above-
But, set of THREE for grands SH1592A    $ 78.00
Same as Above-
But, set of TWO   SH1592-1/2 $ 55.00

NOTE REGARDING RUBBER CASTERS:
If you have a full sized upright made in the early 1900's, you need a heavier duty caster
because of the weight of the piano. We recommend the SH2592 found below. (Scroll down.)
Also, if you want the best caster for nice wood or tile floors, get the SH2592 casters.

Plate Mounted Casters- Double Wheel-
BUT, mounted by 4 inch by 2-3/4 inch top plate- Set of four- SH1903 $ 95.00
Only use this caster where damage to mounting area is severe

Darnell Deluxe Casters- There is no better caster in the trade.

DARNELL CASTERS have a double race of ball bearings. The upper race of ball bearings takes the load, and the lower race takes the side thrust. The axle is designed to be serviced and lubricated when necessary. The models with cast iron sockets allow for the sockets to be removed. Do not order the casters with the cast iron sockets if your piano has the drop forged (pressed steel) sockets.

Old style mounting socket of cast iron
These casters with the cast iron sockets are for pianos from the turn of the century

Double Wheeled casters
Two inch diameter wheel with 3/4 inch face on each wheel
Set of Four SH592 $ 265.00
Set of Three SH592A $ 220.00

Casters meant to be mounted in drop forged (pressed steel) sockets
Double Wheeled casters-- Best Caster for all floors
Two inch diameter with 3/4 inch face on each wheel
Sockets- CR3 or CS3
Set of four-                         SH2592     $ 215.50
Set of Three-         SH2592A    $ 170.00

All casters come with mounting sockets (and wooden grommets where drop forged sockets are sent).

All the above- [ Repair instructions- Chapter 7, # 10 ]

BRASS IMPORTED CASTERS FROM EUROPE

These are used mostly on heavy pianos, and they are essential to heavy grands. Don't skimp here.
Hopefully, you can understand what you see well enough. There is no formal description of these casters.
Only the wheel and socket dimensions are given. Some retro fitting may be required.
We do not have the socket stem diameter at this time.

NOTE:These caster prices are very volatile since they are brass and imported, so call for current prices and availability.

Part Description: Part Number Price EACH

Wheel- 2" diameter-- Socket- 7/8" diameter -- 1" wide wheel SH2600 $ 147.00 EACH

Wheel- 1-7/8" Diameter -- 13/16" socket -- 1-1/2" wide wheel
This caster is also low profile in height and is similar in SH2601 $ 149.00 EACH

Wheel- 1-7/8" diameter-- Socket- 13/16" diameter -- 2-3/8" wide wheel SH2602 $ 274.00 EACH

Wheel- 1-3/4" diameter-- Socket- 13/16" diameter --
2" wide wheel -- 2" inside width ferrule -- SH2603 $ 250.00 EACH

Wheel- 3-3/4" diameter-- Socket- 13/16" diameter-- Caster has a brake --
5-3/8" wide wheel. It is common to use two casters with
brakes per piano to stop piano from wandering SH2610B $ 751.00 EACH

Wheel- Same as "B" above but without brake SH2610A $ 619.00 EACH

Wheel- 3-1/2" diameter-- Socket- 1-1/8" diameter Caster has a brake --
3-3/8" wide wheel. It is common to use two casters with
brakes per piano to stop piano from wandering SH2605B $ 785.00 EACH

Wheel- Same dimensions as "B" above, but no brake SH2605A $ 650.00 EACH

Wheel- 1-7/8" diameter-- Socket- 1-1/8" diameter -- 2-3/8" wide wheel SH2604 $ 299.00 EACH

WARNING: These special casters are priced by the EACH!

Note: These casters can be returned ONLY if they are perfect
and can be sold as new. Also, there will be a restocking fee of
20% on all returns-- No exceptions.

For returns, your shipping both ways will NOT be refunded.

If you order the casters, and then cancel your order after the
casters have drop shipped from our supplier, there will be a
20% restocking fee against your refund.

Caveat Emptor Please. Order only if you are a serious buyer.
We require pre-payment by check for these casters. Thanks.
We ship these casters world wide, but there is NO return policy at all.
SEND E-MAIL for prices. Allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery.

CASTER CUPS

We offer maple, Lucite, and plastic caster cups
to protect your floor and steady your piano.

MOVING TRUCKS AND HARDWARE

A moving dolly or truck can make the difference between disaster and a peaceful journey. I have another nice picture for you to look at. Read carefully also.

Piano Moving Truck Graphic

SPIDER TROLLEY (OR PRESENTATION TRUCK)
For Grand or Upright Pianos

A piano trolley can, [A] Save the floor; [B] Save the legs of the piano from coming loose or breaking during moves, and; [C] Prevent the piano from tipping over while moving, especially in institutions like schools and nursing homes. I saw two piano people moving a spinet without a trolley, and the casters caught, and the piano tipped. They caught it, but they were sore for a while.

Again, I have a graphic for you to ponder. Which vehicle do you need?