removing a plate by myself

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In a message dated Mon, 15 Jul 2002 8:47:40 PM Eastern Standard Time, piano@charlesneuman.net writes:

> 
> 
> Wow, that was quite a story. Scary, but I'll be it was exciting, too.
> 
> I was always curious: Can you use one of those devices that lifts engines
> out of cars? I think it's called a cherry picker. I know someone that
> rented one to pull his engine. It rides on wheels, and you can roll the
> wheels under the car to position the chain hoist right above the engine. I
> would think it's about the right height for a piano plate. And if you can
> rent them for a one-time use, then that would be appropriate for removing
> a plate when you're not in your shop. Or if you're working out of half a
> single-car garage and don't want a permanent installation 
> in your shop.
> 
> Anybody tried this?
> 
> Charles Neuman

Yes, it works quite well!!
David Koelzer
Vintage Pianos
214-549-3872
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