removing a plate by myself

Otto Keyes okeyes@uidaho.edu
Thu Jul 18 15:40 MDT 2002


I haven't tried this tool, so can't comment on it.  I use old seatbelts with
a 1 ton chain hoist.  The belts can be wrapped to approximate the center of
gravity, & then finer adjustments made by adjusting the straps.  The ends
are hooked together by a D clip or clevis.  The key to the 4x6 / 2x6 system
is keeping the 4x6 wedged TIGHT to the ceiling.  Stability of the floor has
to be looked at here.  If the weight of the plate allows it to loosen any,
it could start to tip.  However unlikely that might be, the results would be
unpleasant.  The plate might not break, but you will age quickly.  I'd be
inclined to have some sort of brace from 2x6 to ceiling  -- a  Y of sorts.
Nothing elaborate, just cheap insurance.

Otto

----- Original Message -----
From: "Vincent Earl Mrykalo" <vem@email.byu.edu>
To: <caut@ptg.org>
Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2002 12:14 PM
Subject: Re: removing a plate by myself


> Has anyone tried the Pianotek tool that clamps to the plate in lieu of
using
> straps?  If so, do you like it?
>



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