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 Pre-program conservation studies [log in to unmask]