Never having ventured outside of the shop to do a plate removal, I'm wondering if anyone is aware of a portable plate hoist that's available for purchase. Has anyone rented an engine hoist to do this? I've occasionally heard where 3-5 individuals managed to lift the plate out of a piano, but manpower and the (high?) risk of injury eliminate this as an option. Please copy your reply to the Reply-To address above. Thank you! Ron Torrella, RPT Piano Technician University of Michigan "Dese are de conditions dat prevail." School of Music --Jimmy Durante 734/764-6207 (office/shop) 734/763-5097 (fax) 734/572-7663 (home)
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