Kara - I have been trying to find the same thing here - a sort of A-frame cart that art can sit on and lean against for transport. Someone told me that a drywall cart is a similar thing and that they are produced by cart making companies - I haven't looked into this yet...
Heather 
-----Original Message-----
From: Audra Oliver <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Thursday, June 22, 2000 4:15 PM
Subject: Re: Cart to transport framed art (again)


Kara,
C & H Distributors offers a wide selection of carts.  We got a flat bed one with pneumatic tires for around $200.  If I remember correctly, they also offer ones with vertical dividers which may serve your purpose.  You will have to install the padding yourself.  I am at home so I do not have their address. Other industrial suppliers also offer carts.  It seems the museum market is a bit too small a nitch for the cart manufacturers to address directly.  If they did decide the price would rival a year's beginning salary.  Perhaps some of the manufacturers listed in volume 2 of the Official Museum Directory could help you out.

Audra

 
    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Kara J. Hurst 
    To: [log in to unmask] 
    Sent: Friday, January 01, 1904 2:36 PM
    Subject: Re: Cart to transport framed art (again)
    
    
    I've seen all the noodle postings and quickly hit delete on them all.  My request for a ready-made cart to transport framed art is a serious request.  Currently, I have a folding table tranport cart I have borrowed from the maintenance staff, which I padded thoroughly.  However, I need to return the cart and have searched diligently for a ready-made cart for transporting framed art and have come up with nothing, which is why I solicited the list. 
    Serious replies only, please. 

    Kara 
      

    Andrew Renaut wrote: 

        Given the tongue in cheek postings on noodles - why not "borrow" an Ikea 
        trolley. They are excellent for the flat pack boxes and with a little 
        padding they would be ideal. 
        By the way we now have 3 minute rice packs fighting the noodles in 
        Australia - much the same concept as the noodles, but claimed to be more 
        nutritious and just as instant. You can find out more information about 
        Australian rice at   http://www.rga.org.au/index.html . Given that 85% of 
        Australian rice is exported, I'm sure you'll find it in store near you. 
        Otherwise - depending on customs regulations I might be able to send a few 
        samples! 

        Andrew Renaut