piano moving technique

[Farrell]

That is exactly how my mover does it. Never had a problem/damage. He is 
simply careful to hang the lid over the edge of the dolly. I have several 
grands in my shop right now on their sides on dollies without skidboards.

Terry Farrell

> Hi Hazen,
> The primary advantage of a skidboard that I can see is the fact that it
> protects the edge of the piano cover (or rather the cover hinges) from
> bearing the weight of the piano as it stands on its side. I've seen many
> pianos that had had their rim split wide open where the hinge screws had
> been after having been hauled by refrigerator carting specialists.
>
> It seems to me that an experienced crew should be able to tip the piano
> directly onto the dolly with the edge of the lid hanging free next to the
> dolly and with the entire weight of the instrument resting squarely on the
> rim. That is how I have always done it when moving a grand. All that's
> needed are a couple of solidly built fellows to place the piano on the
> dolly in one fluid movement. See how they do it and judge for yourself.
>
> Peace
>
> Jean-Jacques Granas
> Warsaw

----- Original Message ----- 
>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
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>
>
> -----Original Message-----
>  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