[pianotech] Tool for plate removal

[John Ross]

I am not sure #7 is an advantage, other than being the reason for  
#1.   :-)
John Ross
Windsor, Nova Scotia
On 30-Mar-10, at 2:02 PM, Mike Kurta wrote:

>   There are a number of other advantages to using an engine hoist  
> (commonly called a cherry picker) to lift plates out of grand pianos.
>
> 1.  Reasonable cost.
> 2.  Portability.  It can be moved around in the shop with or without  
> the plate attached and can be stored in a corner out of the way.  It  
> can also go with you to another location or be borrowed by anyone  
> needing its capability.
> 3.  No additional items such as power needs, a trolley or supporting  
> beams either vertically or horizontally needed.  No installation  
> needed, its ready to work.
> 4.  Very precise control of the plate going up or down.
> 5.  Can be sold or given to another in the future.
> 6.  Always ready to remove an engine if needed.
> 7.  Made in China.
>
>   Mike Kurta, RPT