Rob...you might as well tell them to put wings on the piano. The engine lift? Come on...I see splattered piano on the floor...if they have space on the stage for a piano, leave it there and get a second piano for the floor. Jeez... David Ilvedson, RPT Pacifica, CA 94044 ----- Original message ---------------------------------------- From: "Rob McCall" <rob at mccallpiano.com> To: pianotech at ptg.org Received: 5/4/2010 9:16:55 PM Subject: Re: [pianotech] Grand Piano Lift >Thanks for the good tips gentlemen...! Here, I was thinking "lift", is in "from >underneath." What both of you recommend, "from above", is by far the better >route to go! >I'll see what they think! >Regards, >Rob McCall >McCall Piano Service, LLC >www.mccallpiano.com >Murrieta, CA >951-698-1875 >On May 04, 2010, at 07:21 , Carlos Ralon wrote: >> Rob, >> Would not a good engine lift fitted with a proper sling, rolled to the edge of the >stage lift a big grand? I've used one in my shop for years to lift plates. It folds and >stores easily. Mine cost about $250. >> Carlos Ralon, RPT >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: Tom Servinsky >> To: pianotech at ptg.org >> Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 7:02 AM >> Subject: Re: [pianotech] Grand Piano Lift >> >> If they are adventurous and willing to put some thought into it, I would consider >installing a hoist in the ceiling. Many of my theaters have these electric hoists for >those pesky moves. Of course they would have to get into the rafter areas and look >for a structural supported area to install the hoist. >> A little time and thought could save thousands of $$ over the course of years. >> Tom Servinsky
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