tilters

[Kevin E. Ramsey]

    Other sources of danger;

    Opening your front door.
    Driving.
    Opening your mail nowadays.
    Getting out of the shower.

    Gee, the list could just go on, and on. But of course, all of these
dangers can be effectively negated by something as simple as using a little
care and forethought while doing them.

    For the record, I have a tilter, have used it fairly often, and have
never had a piano mishap with it. Of course, thanks to the caveats given on
this list, I think I'm going to be especially careful in the future if I'm
working on linoleum or tile floors.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Nereson" <dnereson@dimensional.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2001 11:42 PM
Subject: tilters


>
>
> <<Just like guns, piano tilters are dangerous I have never
> felt the need for one.  Has anyone had a piano scoot out with this exact
> piece of equipment?
> Regards,
> Clyde >>
>
> How else do you take the bottom board off to replace or repair it, or to
> tighten its screws if it squeaks when using the pedals?  How do you change
> casters, unscrew front legs for refinishing?  Tilters aren't dangerous if
> you use them properly.  I've never had a piano scoot out on me because I
> take precautions, like strapping it to the tilter, and blocking the wheels
> if on a hard surface like hardwood floors, linoleum, concrete.  My tilter
> has enabled me to provide many piano repair services that I would
otherwise
> have to "farm out".   Sincerely, David Nereson, RPT, Denver
>