Plate hoists - portable?

[Ron Torrella]

Never having ventured outside of the shop to do a plate removal, I'm
wondering if anyone is aware of a portable plate hoist that's available
for purchase. Has anyone rented an engine hoist to do this? I've
occasionally heard where 3-5 individuals managed to lift the plate out of
a piano, but manpower and the (high?) risk of injury eliminate this as an
option.

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Ron Torrella, RPT
Piano Technician
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