Absolutely...Will should as those movers how many pianos they've dropped... '-] One thing is for sure you will need extra men for the convenience of swivel wheels... David Ilvedson, RPT Pacifica, CA 94044 ----- Original message ---------------------------------------- From: "Dean May" <deanmay at pianorebuilders.com> To: pianotech at ptg.org Received: 4/10/2010 8:24:24 PM Subject: Re: [pianotech] How NOT to move a grand piano >And Jon is a first class professional in my book. 'nough said. > >Dean >Dean W May (812) 235-5272 >PianoRebuilders.com (888) DEAN-MAY >Terre Haute IN 47802 > _____ >From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf >Of Jon Page >Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2010 11:09 PM >To: pianotech at ptg.org >Subject: Re: [pianotech] How NOT to move a grand piano > >" Non-caster wheels offer more stability on an diagonal incline >and offer a more secure transit in general." > >Please support your conclusion that non-caster wheels (straight line wheels) >offer a more secure transit in general (than a pivoting wheel such as seen >on a piano dolly) > >I've moved enough pianos to know the difference between stability >and convenience. I have both type of dollies, caster and fixed for >specific moves. For a piano on a lift gate, fixed-wheel because if the >gate is tilted (as they usually are) and the truck is slightly leaning... >diagonal incline. > >I know professional piano movers who prefer fixed wheel dollies. >When using a dolly by myself, I prefer a fixed wheel because I don't >have to contend with sideways drift. > >A slight lift to change direction is a small price to pay for safety. > >You have your theories and I have mine. >Regards, >Jon Page
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