Transporting a Grand Action

[Mike Spalding]

Snow.  One of the many benefits of living in the upper Midwest.  I 
wouldn't expect a Californian to understand.  ; )

David Ilvedson wrote:
> snow?
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> David Ilvedson, RPT
> Pacifica, CA  94044
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> ----- Original message ----------------------------------------
> From: "Mike Spalding" <mike.spalding1 at verizon.net>
> To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech at ptg.org>
> Received: 7/17/2008 2:00:00 PM
> Subject: Re: Transporting a Grand Action
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>> Matthew,
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>> Don't apologize for wanting to do the action work in the privacy of your 
>> shop.  Even as you gain experience, I think you'll find that action jobs 
>> over a certain size/complexity make more sense to take home.  I find it 
>> worth the trip just for the flexibility of working when I want to, the 
>> way I want to, rather than having to power through it all while trying 
>> not to damage/soil the piano owner's home.  Some customers appreciate 
>> not having you in their home for an extended time, too.
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>> I have a hand truck which I use to carry grand actions.  First couple of 
>> times I used it as is, then devised a couple of detachable brackets to 
>> keep the action from sliding/tipping sideways.  Saves my back, impresses 
>> customers, avoids setting the action down in the Wisconsin snow while I 
>> open the car door.  Can't find any photos right now, sorry. 
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>> Mike
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>> Matthew Todd wrote:
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>>> I knew someone was going to say that, BUT, this will be my first 
>>> *_/paid/_* job of the type, so I will feel 100% more comfortable doing 
>>> it at my shop, rather than in the customers home.  I will do the work 
>>> in the home after this time on out.
>>>  
>>> Anyone else have any ideas?
>>>  
>>> Matthew
>>>
>>> */David Ilvedson <ilvey at sbcglobal.net>/* wrote:
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>>>     I pull the action out and CAREFULLY swing it around as if you were
>>>     going to use the keybed as a work bench.   Then just put you hand
>>>     around the stack...using it like a handle with the bottom of the
>>>     keyframe against your leg as you walk.   Keep in mind, the work
>>>     you are talking about could be done right at the piano saving 2
>>>     car trips/travel time!
>>>      
>>>     David Ilvedson, RPT
>>>     Pacifica, CA 94044
>>>     ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>>     Original message
>>>     From: "Matthew Todd"  
>>>     To: pianotech at ptg.org
>>>     Received: 7/17/2008 12:40:38 PM
>>>     Subject: Transporting a Grand Action
>>>
>>>     Hello all,
>>>      
>>>     I will be transporting a grand action to my shop for hammer
>>>     resurfacing and repinning.  What is the normal procedure for
>>>     carrying the action from the piano in the home, out the door to
>>>     the car?  Do I just carry it as is, or is there a special and more
>>>     professional way to handle this.  I'm not anticipating rain, but I
>>>     guess I should be prepared for that as well.
>>>      
>>>     Any suggestions would be appreciated.
>>>      
>>>      
>>>     Thanks,
>>>     Matthew
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