HI Paul and All, If you haven't already seen..... check out http://www.premiermovingequipment.com I have three dollies from them, including the grand chariot. http://www.premiermovingequipment.com/product_info.php?cPath=0_24&products_id=37 You might get either the grand chariot, or the universal dolly: http://www.premiermovingequipment.com/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=33 That gives you the security of 'straight-wheel' dolly, but the wheels can also be in 'universal mode. Or use one pair of the wheels in straight mode, and the other in universal. I would build a platform onto it so that the movers can tip it over onto the dolly safely. Just a 3/4" plywood base long enough to suit your need, and with dense padding, like the kind used for a camper's mat under a sleeping bag. Cover that padding with tough material, and staple it under the plywood base. Then I would use pads to cover the piano, and get at least 3 ratchet straps to secure the piano to the dolly in the vertical position. The grand chariot would solve this with the least amount of work on your part. The best thing is to strap the whole package into one safe unit. I have moved hundreds of grand pianos this way by myself, and actually prefer it to the herd of goons method. DISCLAIMER....I have no connection to Premier Piano Moving equipment, just a #1 fan. Their stuff is bullet proof and worth it. Brad Smith, RPT www.SmithPiano.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://ptg.org/pipermail/caut.php/attachments/20101001/094f414e/attachment-0001.htm>
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