Posted: 5/8/2007 5:04:21 PM EDT
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I can't find this online but I'm sure it exists. I need a 3 sided bracket or brace that I can screw into the legs of a piano for stabilization. The bracket needs to fit in an inside corner so that it has left, right, and top sides with screw holes. Does this make sense? BTW, I'm no Bob Villa. |
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Would a set of K & V brackets work? I'm not sure I understand the application. You could always have a steel fabrication shop bend or weld anything that you need if it has to be something custom. |
That's nice. Thanks. I'll keep you in mind if I can't get what I want locally. |
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There are many kinds of Simpsons. You may find one to your liking. So far, I havent used many. www.strongtie.com/products/category_list.html?source=topnav None of this stuff is meant for finished work, though. But you may get an idea for your design. Which so far is still unclear. What are you doing to a piano, that you need to brace legs? |
The piano legs are attached to the piano body with a single large dowel. Its possible to turn the leg and then it becomes less supportive of the weight on it. I would like to place a three sided bracket (inside corner bracket) to stabilize the leg. Here's the front.  Heres the underneath of the leg.  The underside of the leg is at right angles and I thought there might be a 3 sided bracket, but I can't find one on homedepot or lowes webpages. I thought that perhaps such a bracket had a special name or something. |
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If there's any value in the piano, I'd call or if possible visit a piano shop or technician and get their opinion. Chances are that it was designed that way for a reason, and it would be good to find out about that before you start. Show them the pictures. Also ask whether what you plan to do would affect the tone or value of it. I think pianos have something called a soundboard, and apart from that, amateur repairs or mods to an instrument stand a good chance of ruining resale value, I'd think. If it is stable otherwise and rotation is the only issue, I don't see why a finished square piece of 1" hardwood can't address THAT problem. One corner could be trimmed for relief so there won't be interference in the very corner. But you'd want a craftsman-like appearance, especially if it's been in the family. So why not pay to have it done, and hone your carpentry skills on some other project where any boo-boos can be remedied with a visit to the lumberyard. You'd better see what's behind that wood panel, how thick it is, etc. |