Tilting on the lyre

[David ilvedson]

I may be a little slow so bear with me (it would be nice to have 
picture of this device)...I want to know if the "horse" will help 
tip the piano onto the skidboard which is on the dolly before 
the piano is tipped...is this as clear as mud?  

David Ilvedson, RPT


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Date sent:      	Mon, 31 May 1999 15:35:39 EDT
Subject:        	Re: Tilting on the lyre
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> David:
> 
> The Horse IS on the skid board before tilting.  The block under the tail end 
> of the board is only to insure that the tail of the piano touches the skid 
> board before the key end of the piano.  Mr. Crail (who is a professional 
> piano mover) advised that the front bass edge of pianos frequently are 
> damaged when that edge comes down on the board first.  The block is removed 
> after the piano is on its side and secured.  When the piano is removed from 
> the skid board, the tail block is not used.
> 
> Dennis Hershman
> Hershman Piano Service
> 


David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA
ilvey@jps.net