Has anybody mentioned the Grainger Catalog?  They also have the most
amazing collection of industrial supplies that will tantalize the most
jaded tool junkie.

Pat Strong

>Mcmaster Carr is also located in Chicago. Actually less that four hundred
>bucks is not bad!
>
>On Sun, 22 Oct 1995, Claire Pillsbury wrote:
>
>> A very sturdy style of "A" Frame Sheet and Panel Truck is available through
>> McMaster Carr. (This amazing company has all sorts of supplies, industrial
>> equipment and furniture, unusual materials, and specialty hardware)  They
>> have great service and the delivery speed is unreal.
>> The model they show comes in seven sizes and is made of steel with 2000 lb
>> capacity(!). Cost ranges from 290 to 360 bucks depending on size (36" - 72"
>> in length).  I'm thinking that you could screw on plywood "slipcovers" over
>> the metal and staple or hot glue carpet - changing whenever it got worn out
>> or dirty.
>> To enquire further - Call McMaster Carr at  310-692-5911.  They are in Los
>> Angeles area but ship all over the US and internationally as well.
>>
>> >I'm shopping for picture carts, too.  But I've reached the conclusion that
>> >every museum has come up with their own solution.  Nevertheless it would be
>> >great if we could tackle this one as a topic for all the REGISTRARS on the
>> >list (and any stray art handlers who might be lurking!).
>> >
>> >Suzanne Quigley
>> >Head Registrar, Collections and Exhibitions
>> >Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
>> >1071 Fifth Avenue
>> >New York, NY 10128
>> >212 423 3568
>> >fax: 212 423 3650
>> >email: [log in to unmask]
>> >
>> >
>> >>Does anyone have a source for carts for moving framed artwork?  I know I
>>cou
>ld
>> >>design and produce my own, or farm the job out to a cabinet shop, but I
>> >>thought I would check here first.
>>
>> Claire Pillsbury, Exhibit Developer,
>> email - [log in to unmask]    TEL: 408-279-7136, FAX: 408-279-7197
>>
>> Tech Museum of Innovation
>> 145 West San Carlos Street
>> San Jose, CA  95113-2006
>> USA
>>

Pat Strong
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