Andrew. I have attached a picture of the jack that I use. I first saw the design in an English piano parts catalogue. Fletcher and Newman I think. I went to the auto wreckers and bought the scissor jack and then to a local welder who made the stand for me. It works well and has made my life easier on many occasions. Just found the URL for the Jack. http://www.fletcher-newman.co.uk/frameset.html Chris [Photo at:] http://tinyurl.com/2t5om [Direct ptg.org URL:] https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/files/attachments/54/df/e4/96/DSCN0038.JPG At 04:59 PM 3/10/2004, you wrote: > Chris, > What is a leg jack? I've been looking at a hydraulic jack long enough > to use for grand piano lifting but it costs $93.00 before adding a > wider base for stability, and it's hydraulic. > > Andrew > > At 06:18 PM 3/8/2004 -0700, you wrote: >> I just did one last week. Check also that the splined pins in the >> pedals is also tight. While you are on with it, check the legs. They >> probably need the same treatment. A leg jack is useful for this job. >> >> Chris > > _______________________________________________ > pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives http://www.tuneit.ca
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