There would be great interest from me. I saw these products at the national in Orlando about ten years ago and would have purchased some but they went out of business before I had the chance. I was particularly interested in the sled. On the subject of moving on the lyre... In the last few years as a touring technician, I have been moving pianos all over the North America, Europe (I've done about every ruin there is to do in Italy!), Japan and even moved a piano into Red Square, Moscow. Mostly, these were Yamahas (the same one every night) but a few Steinways. I have done every set up on the lyre and never had a problem. In my local business, I rent a C-7 and set it up and down on the lyre --again never a problem. However, when I need to bring an old grand into the shop I never use the lyre. Many older grand lyre WON'T take the strain so just use your best judgement and be careful! Phil Romano Myrtle Beach, SC -----Original Message----- From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of Allan Gilreath Sent: Friday, October 31, 2003 8:14 AM To: 'Pianotech' Subject: RE: piano moving/lyre Allen, Moving Equipment Makers was started (and the products developed) by Harry Day in Duluth, GA. He sold the company to a fellow up in Toccoa, GA who then moved down to Florida then later closed the business. In addition to the Grand Chariot, they built some great tools like the Grand Stand (support for removing the leg), metal skids and ramps, and some fabulous dollies including pneumatic tire and even the 6-wheeled all-terrain dolly. I've been talking with Harry some and have wondered how much interest there would be from the list folk in these particular products. Allan Allan L. Gilreath, RPT
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