[pianotech] Plate Removal with an engine hoist?

[William Truitt]

I used to use something just like Mikes until a few years ago.  Works just
fine, not that hard to make.

Will Truitt

-----Original Message-----
From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Mike Spalding
Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2010 2:48 PM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Plate Removal with an engine hoist?

Boaz,

I built this for a little over $100, including the chain fall.  Lifts 
straight, lowers slowly.   It does require smooth and  level floors.

Mike

On 10/26/2010 12:25 PM, Boaz Kirschenbaum wrote:
> Thanks for the suggestions.
>
> The building has high ceilings with a steel roof, VERY flimsily 
> supported...even 2x4s or 4x4s would not work, there aren't any joists!
>
> My father could actually use an engine hoist in his marine business so 
> we would share the cost...plus I bid high on this, there's a margin 
> for tool purchase.
>
> The piano on side option is a possibility, but I personally do not 
> move pianos, I do not have the body mass for it as David Stanwood 
> often tells me!
>
>
>
> Boaz Kirschenbaum, RPT
> Cherry Tree Piano
> PO Box 1304
> West Tisbury, MA 02575
> (508) 939-0629
> www.cherrytreepiano.com
>
>
>