PLATE HOIST ?'s

[Paul Kupelian]

Hi Lorlin,
I have a hoist that is used for hoisting engines out of cars that I
bought from Harbor Freight Salvage.  It was not very expensive and the
legs roll right under the piano.  Because of the length of the legs,
there is practically no danger of collapse or tipping.  Once the plate is
out, in can be rolled away from the piano and lowered.

A word of caution.  Removing a plate is *not* a one person job.  Once the
bolts have been moved and the plate is on its way up, there will be a lot
of shifting unless the center of lift is exactly in balance with the
weight distribution of the plate.  The rim of the piano should be
protected so that the plate does not dig or mar the inside of the rim as
it lifts.

On Sat, 30 Mar 1996, Lorlin D. Barber wrote:

> Has anyone used the automotive floor base hydralic hoist for lifting plates?
> The lift arm of the one I have seen will moved vertically from about 3'floor
> hieght to 6" and has a throat depth of about 3'. Sounds workable but the lift
> isn't directly up and down like an overhead hoist.
>
> I would greatly appreciate any input, experiences, opinions.
>
> Thanks Much!
>
> Lorlin Barber, RPT
>