[CAUT] Question

[Cy Shuster]

On Apr 15, 2009, at 10:29 AM, Graves, Tony J. wrote:

> Hello,
>    We have a small recital hall that doubles up as a choral  
> rehearsal room.
> There is a small stage that's about 6-8 inches high with a ramp on  
> both ends
> so a piano can get moved on and off.  The ramp is just wide enough  
> for the
> piano so you have to be careful with the back wall and at the end of  
> the
> ramps there isn't a lot of room before the side wall so unless you're
> careful  you can do damage to the piano or wall with a 9ft. Piano.   
> The
> problem is unauthorized people are moving the piano on and off the  
> stage. So
> does anyone know of suggestions or if there is some type of locking
> mechanism that can be attached to the caster(s) of a grand piano
> truck/dolly.  Kind of on the lines of a boot for a automobile.
> Thanks
>
>
> -- 
> Tony Graves RPT
> Piano Technician
> School of Music
> Ball State University
> Muncie, IN 47306
> (765) 285-0053
>
>


Is there another solution?  Does a six-inch stage really make a  
difference?  Can it be removed?

Cy Shuster, RPT
ABQ, NM
www.shusterpiano.com