On 2/2/01 12:32 PM, "Avery Todd" <atodd@UH.EDU> wrote: > Dave, > > Another thing to consider besides the "precedent" thing Newton > mentioned is the insurance liability in case something were to > happen to one of the students. That problem might not apply in > your case since it's a private school. > > We are a state university and thereby, are self-insured. So, I > was able to get the student help thing stopped when I first > came here 8 yrs. ago because of that. All it would take is one > "lawsuit hungry" parent! > > Just a thought. > > Avery The liability issue is something to consider before using student help. I do moving only when absolutely desperate, and only with seasoned, body-builder, piano savy student workers. > >>> Is it a practical thing to >>> consider? Can one person really move a piano with one? Can an >>> out-of-shape 61 year old >>> consider doing this? >>> If you haven't seen the video send for it. A local piano dealer bought one from my suggestion, and after seeing the video. It is easy to use. This out-of-shape 61 year old moved a M&H 7' this Summer. I amazed how easily the grand went over on it's side. If you set the boards as suggested you may need a helper, however the grunt work is gone. >> >> Hi Dave, >> >> Yes. >> >> I would use two extra students to do the grunt work. It is an >> impressive piece of equipment and works as advertised. Question is do >> you want to set a precedent? >> >> Newton Joel -- Joel A. Jones Senior Piano Technician 1501 Humanities Building 455 North Park Street Madison, WI 53706 FAX 608 - 262 - 8876 608 - 263 - 1887 http://uwpianos.music.wisc.edu/ >
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