Hi, I like the idea of the sheet metal as well. I usually have them move one end as I move the other. I also inform them of posible damage, if the floor is not carpeted. Vinyl and tile will also mark. A tuner I new moved one on a new hardwood floor, made a mark. To fix it they had to redo 3/4 of the floor in order to match the wood. It was the factory finish stuff, so sanding and refinishing was not an option. I think it was over $3000 for the repair. Seemed high to me. Regards, John M. Ross David Ilvedson wrote: > > I think the idea of sheet metal on the castors is a great one. I also think > you have to let the customer know that damage is a possibility and you as > one man can only do so much. If the customer is reluctant they can always > have a piano mover, at their expense, move the piano safely but I suppose > this would kill the sale in some instances, although you might just as well > not be doing the work with that kind of a customer. > > David I. > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-pianotech@ptg.org [mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org]On Behalf > Of bases-loaded@juno.com > Sent: Monday, May 01, 2000 9:07 AM > To: pianotech@ptg.org > Subject: moving piano away from wall > > Greetings - > > Considering that we all must move pianos large and small away from > people's walls from time to time for normal servicing, I would be > interested in hearing what precautions/methods, if any, some of you > employ when performing this task alone (which I assume, of course, is > most always) when the piano is on a wood floor. > > I recall Ed recommended the use of strips of galvanized metal to use as > runners. I also recall Jon suggesting using padding under each end and > 'scooting' or sliding the piano across the wood floor. > > Any other suggestions or ideas? I admit to having taken no precautions > for many years with absolutely no problem, but will now change my > approach when the piano has metal casters and is on a wood floor. > > All ideas welcome! > > Mark Potter > bases-loaded@juno.com
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