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
>