[LUTE] Re: wheels for theorbo

2012-06-18 Thread David Van Edwards
Dear David, Yes, the design is predicated on putting the hole in a solid plastic plate over the endpin of the bass, so you only need a secure hook to double that function. You also need slightly longer elastic cord to attach the straps up to the handle. All fairly straightforward. Best wishes,

[LUTE] Re: wheels for theorbo

2012-06-18 Thread David van Ooijen
I saw those wheels in action on double basses. Love them and indeed they are better than my skate board wheels. A hook on the theorbo case would be enough? Great idea! David On 18 June 2012 17:55, David Van Edwards wrote: > Dear Richard, > > Last year I put a small hook on Lynda Sayce's theorbo

[LUTE] Re: wheels for theorbo

2012-06-18 Thread David Van Edwards
Dear Richard, Last year I put a small hook on Lynda Sayce's theorbo case to take these wheels and it has been a great success. http://www.kcstrings.com/bass-buggie It is much better than using skateboard wheels and deals with rough ground easily. Can be taken on and off as needed and is light

[LUTE] Re: wheels for theorbo

2012-06-17 Thread David van Ooijen
Years and years ago I put a pair of skate board wheels on my theorbo case, and boy am I glad I did! TGV: theorbe a grande vitesse! What I did was buy a (cheap) skateboard, change the supsension from a stiff block of rubber intended to cushion a 10-year old to something softer (I used layers of cut-

[LUTE] Re: wheels for theorbo

2012-06-17 Thread Leonard Williams
How about a pair of old fashioned clamp-on roller skates? Or rest it on a skate board. Leonard On 6/17/12 12:12 PM, "richard brook" wrote: >Hi netters > >I wonder if anyone has used clamp on wheels for dragging theorboes >around campuses etc. >LIke with luggage, though you could remove them.