piano dismantlers

[Dan Eumurian]

Wim,

Just turn loose some undisciplined kids. They'd have the pianos apart in
no time. ;0)

Dan Eumurian, RPT
La Crosse (where the fall colors are just kickin'in), WI

Wimblees@AOL.COM wrote:
> 
> In a message dated 9/24/99 7:24:39 AM !!!First Boot!!!, cgpiano@webtv.net
> writes:
> 
> <<  Are there any large "piano dismantlers", that is, businesses which
>  are comparable with auto dismantlers. Then there would be a place to
>  send "dead" pianos with having to lose all the useful parts.
> 
>     Also, a piano dismantler could help those of us looking for unusual
>  case parts or those "big honkin' lag screws".
> 
>  Carman Gentile RPT
>   >>
> 
> I have never heard of such a place, but I have thought about it. Not only
> would it be a place where would find unusually large screws, but also used
> hinges, other screws, case parts, etc. The plates could be sold for scrap,
> and the lumber for cabinet making.
> 
> The problem, however, is two fold. One is the cost of transporting the pianos
> to a central location. Even if these were moved locally, you're looking at
> $100 - 200 for each piano. Then there is the cost of space needed. Unlike car
> bodies, you cannot use outside storage. You need a warehouse. Then there is
> the cost of labor. You will need two strong guys taking pianos apart all day
> long. They will want at least $10 per hour. 40 hours per week, and you're
> looking at $800 plus insurance and taxes. In order to stay in business you
> will need to cash up front to buy, or get the pianos, then a cash to store it
> and take the pianos apart. Before a month is out, you've spent at least
> $5,000 before you even sold one screw.
> 
> Any one interested?
> 
> Willem