tilter comparisons

[Piano Services Tech Dept]

List,

The tilters from Schaff certainly make the job a lot easier. You might check
out some commercial equipment companies like Granger. We purchased our two
tilters at a much reduced rate. They are also the same tool used to tilt and
move 55 gallon drums in warehouse uses. I happened to see one in a catalog
quite by accident.

Regards,

Ed Mashburn,RPT
----- Original Message -----
From: "Donald Lemoine" <donspiano@earthlink.net>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2000 6:49 AM
Subject: tilter comparisons


> have used the iron tube type from schaff,  Foldable,  purchased in the
> sixties,  I have used it on all types of pianos, regardless of weight,
> plates,  fits well in my truck,  easy to handle and use. Have a good thick
> moving belt with it,  when tilting pianos with longer than normal toes, I
> Strap them in so the piano will not fall off the dolly.  Have never had a
> problem with it,  It was easy to purchase from schaff, as it is under a
100
> lbs and can be shipped by UPS.  Other technicians in the area at one time
> gave my name to customers looking for wheel repairs,  It brought me much
> business besides wheel repairs,  Have done restortation jobs in homes, Be
> careful the tilter makes nice big holes in carpets, I carry 1/4 "  boards
to
> put under wheels. customers love seeing your work, and the word goes out
> fast.  It is now covered with all types of paint, gold and just about
> anything,  It is a purchase that i have never been sorry for,  Good luck.
> --
> Donald Lemoine <donspiano@earthlink.net>
>
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