Organ Platform

[jwl5151]

Hello
Does anyone know if there is an organ platform for sale. Also is there a place I could get instructions on building one?

Thanks
John

[toodles]

Several members on this forum have built their own. I suggest using the search function to find their postings.

I built one and used 2, solid core doors from Home Depot to form the platform, and attached a large number of casters (2 or 3 inch, I think) to the bottom side. I used 12 inch long mending plates to tie the two doors together. (Mending plates are pre-drilled, flat pieces of steel intended to tie two flat pieces together on edge--basically, 1 in by 12 in flat plate of 1/8 inch steel with holes--like an L-bracket without the bend.)

I used oak veneer doors, but you can get birch or paintable. Either finish the top or lay down vinyl, carpet, etc. For the edges, you can let it float (I did), or provide a carpet edging to get close to the door, or any wood product you like.

I chose doors because they are low in cost, quite thick, and readily available. I couldn't think of another pre-cut wood product as thick that allowed quick and easy construction. Doors are available in many widths and lengths. I used two to allow for getting it into the house (and out).

Harbor Freight is a good place for low cost casters. Be sure to use pretty big ones, as if they are too small, it's hard to get them rolling. Of course, if you don't want it to roll, you could build a frame with 2 x 4's. You'd need support in the middle, so build it like a wall, but lying down.

[samibe]

Try these threads:
https://www.organforum.com/forums/sh...ut-Sorta-Crude
https://www.organforum.com/forums/sh...Organ-Platform
https://www.organforum.com/forums/sh...Organ-platform

[smithge31419]

Here's a link to my solution:
https://www.organforum.com/forums/sh...nto-your-house

The thread has some pictures and a link to a PDF drawing. Hopefully this will help.

[johnbeetem]

I recently scored a Rodgers Trio 321C. Console weight is 540 pounds without pedals and bench. I'll be moving it to a finished basement with thick shag carpet, so a rolling platform would be problematic. The Trio is currently in the garage and I needed a way to roll it away from the wall for repairs and to prepare for moving.

I got some inexpensive "appliance rollers" from Ace Hardware: https://www.acehardware.com/departme...asters/5425251

These are very low profile (about 1") with a large number of small plastic wheels. Weight capacity is 2000 pounds. They only roll in one direction. Their length is adjustable so I can center a roller pad under each of the Trio's four adjustable feet. I use masonite peg-board to provide a smooth surface to roll on. Rolling is very smooth and takes little force. I pre-oiled the wheel shafts with sewing machine oil.