Spinet Chop Legs

[theseacowexists]

Having solved some portability issues by chopping my L-102, I'm now presented with the issue of what to sit it on. I think the chop took off 17 or 18 inches in height.

This Z stand provides sturdy support, but brings the keyboards up to a comfortable standing position:

https://www.amazon.com/Stage-KS7350-...olding+z+stand

Sitting on a standard organ or piano bench is out of the question, even at it's lowest position. It isn't aesthetically appealing to me either. These are, however:

https://www.amazon.com/Outgeek-Hairp...88414251&psc=1

And they look similar to what BBorgan uses on their chops:

https://www.bborgan.com/pages/northern-chop

I'm concerned about whether or not they can bear the load of the Hammond. Anyone have experience with these legs or anything similar?

[SpaceOrgan]

I have a chopped M-3. The only problem I see with hairpin legs is the organ twisting and then failing, but B.B. uses them. They look nice, and they fold.

I considered making legs out of black iron pipe, as I have seen a few of those. It seems like that would be a little better for load bearing.

In a hurry to gig, I ended up gettingthe On Stage WS8550 stand and chopping the legs down to a height it wanted.

I have been revisiting the black iron pipes lately and I’m going to do that when I get paid next.

[theseacowexists]

Iron pipes would definitely bear the weight. I might just order those hairpin legs and test them out by attaching them to a piece of wood sized similarly to the organ and then loading it up with some weights. I reckon that with the pedals, speakers, and half the cabinet removed from the L-102 that it probably weighs no more than 180lbs now.

In the meantime, I think I will just set it up on a couple cinder blocks so I can sit down and play. Still won't look that good, but will be sturdy enough while getting the keyboards to about the right height.

[SpaceOrgan]

Let me know how those hairpin legs turn out. I’ve been considering them also, but was afraid to try them.

[theseacowexists]

I contacted Bill Brown, and he said he stopped using the hairpin legs because they added too much weight to the organ. Also he had them custom built, so way stronger than those Amazon ones.

[enor]

Build a little "table" out of the lower segments of the original cabinet (the parts you chopped away). That way it won't be so obvious that you're playing a chop, at least not from a few feet away.

[theseacowexists]

Enor, I have considered your "table" idea. The thing is, part of the reason for the chop was that I need more room in the station wagon, so the "table" would kinda defeat that purpose. At least in my wagon.

As far as "hiding the chop" this blanket I stole from my dog does a pretty good job:

[enor]

Enor, I have considered your "table" idea. The thing is, part of the reason for the chop was that I need more room in the station wagon, so the "table" would kinda defeat that purpose. At least in my wagon.

Not necessarily. If you take the two original side panels, and put them on strong hinges connected to the (reinforced) original back panel, you'll have a design that folds flat and therefore takes up minimal extra space.