piano moving technique

[Dean May]

I have used the technique lots of times, especially when moving within the
same building. You have to be very careful to allow the lid to overhang the
dolly. 

I still prefer the skid.

Dean
Dean May             cell 812.239.3359
PianoRebuilders.com   812.235.5272
Terre Haute IN  47802


-----Original Message-----
From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Hazen Bannister
Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2006 7:04 PM
To: Pianotech List
Subject: piano moving technique

Hi,
  I just bought out a piano dealer in my area, and have keep some of 
their employee's, two which are their movers,who have been working with 
this company for years. I was talking with the owner, who was praising 
their work, and he mentioned they don't use a skidboard when moving a 
grand piano.They wrap it in blankets, and put a canvas cover made for a 
grand on it, and straight to the dolly.
I don't want to come in and change their technique that has worked for 
years with them, but I have been moving piano's for years as well, and 
can't imagine not using a skidboard. I was wondering if anyone else on 
the list had used this same technique.
Best,
Hazen Bannister

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