harpsichord moving? Harbor Freight

[Geoffrey Pollard]

Hi Avery,

We have a Maene fortepiano here in Sydney; that is the instrument 
which we move on the scissor-lift trolley I described. The Maene is 
very nicely made, you'll enjoy having a close look inside.

As for tipping down at the tail, as long as the trolley's table is 
about a metre long, it will sit very well. Like grand pianos, most of 
the weight is in the action, pinblock, keybed and belly rail.

Regards,
Geoffrey Pollard
SCoM


>Dennis,
>
>I hadn't thought of that as I've never been around a fortepiano. We'll
>be receiving our Maene Fortepiano within a year and was just wondering
>if that's something I should look into prior to it's arrival? Would
>you or Jansen still have the info about what modifications were made, etc.?
>Thanks.
>
>Avery
>
>>Question. Assuming something like an 8' Fortepiano, do these carts
>>extend far enough under to not have a danger of the tail end tipping?
>>Just curious. This looks like something we might could use for our
>>new one. Thanks.
>>
>>Avery
>>