296 - Schaff Professional Upright Action Cradle

All metal construction - Can be quickly disassembled and stored in a minimum amount of space & will not tip.
Accomodates all types of upright, spinet and console actions.

Action can be rotated as necessary & locked into any position.

Comes with both Sled Runners & Legs.
Use sled type assembly for solid support when a bench is not available, on saw horses, piano bench or for sliding in & out of cars.
Leg Assembly is for use on the bench. The picture shows how the action holding clamps are held in the end block clamps.

Piano Action Cradle Explained:
An Upright Piano Action Cradle is a work stand for piano repair - it holds the working parts of an upright piano while you fix it. In an upright piano, all the hammers, dampers, and keys are mounted together in one big, heavy, fragile unit called the "action." To clean, repair, or regulate it, you have to take the whole action out of the piano. The problem is - it's about 4 feet wide, weighs 30-50 lbs, is awkward to hold, and if you lay it on a table you can easily break hammers or bend parts.

This cradle solves that.
1. It holds the action safely. It cradles the action upright, just like it sits inside the piano, so nothing gets bent or broken.

2. The cradle make it easy to work on Once it's in the cradle, you can: Replace worn hammers, Replace bridle straps, springs, and felts, Clean out dust and dirt, Adjust or "regulate" the action so all keys play evenly.
You can flip it and work on both the front and back without laying it down

3. To save your back and hands Instead of trying to balance it on your lap or on a bench, the cradle sits on a table and holds it steady at a comfortable working height.