Tilting Pianos (more)

kam544@flash.net kam544@flash.net
Wed, 16 Aug 2000 16:59:09 -0500


>...That having been said, two able bodied persons can easily lower a
>Baldwin Hamilton piano down onto support blocks, keeping in mind the two
>rear casters will tend to want to roll away on a floor without carpet, if
>the two persons aren't holding on to the piano while they are lowering it.
>If the casters aren't turned in the correct direction, the piano can make
>a sudden thump sound and jerking sensation, which will definitely get your
>attention...
>Keith McGavern...

Since it wasn't mentioned and should be, bringing the piano back up from
the tilted position is just as important to exercise care and caution, if
not moreso, keeping in mind those rear casters wanting to do their own
thing while you are trying to do yours   :-)

Keith McGavern
Registered Piano Technician
Oklahoma Chapter 731
Piano Technicians Guild
USA




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