Piano Stage Truck Installation

[Phil Romano]

Hello List,

I have been off this list for several months now, necessitated by an
extensive travel schedule. I'm getting back to "normal" here in SC,
looking forward to the fall season. I'll be posting whenever I think I
can contribute something worthwhile. Otherwise, I'll just glean what I
can from all of your combined wisdom.

Re: piano trucks.... I don't think I'd try Hazen's approach with the bar
stools for any large grands. I suppose it would work with smaller
pianos. I would be interested in your pics Jerry. Carrying around three
large jack stands might be overdoing it a little. I use an old house
jack that a friend gave me. It's almost the perfect size to fit under
grands. I jack one side of the keybed at a time and fit the truck...then
do the tail. Always have the bench (if it's solid) under the area you're
jacking just in case. I've done trucks on 9 footers without assistance
numerous times. I always like a helper if one is available.

I like Terry's idea of a custom built device but I think it would be
cost prohibitive for most clients (that is if the builder wanted to make
any money at it). I would agree that the standard trucks are a bit
boring to look at. There used to be a truck available by Schroeder(?). I
think they called it a piano carriage. It was much more aesthetically
pleasing but I think about three times the cost. I believe they have
gone out of business. Anyone know?

Phil Romano
Myrtle Beach, SC
romano@sccoast.net 







-----Original Message-----
From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] On
Behalf Of Hazen Bannister
Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2003 9:17 AM
To: Pianotech
Subject: Re: Piano Stage Truck Installation


Hi,
  I do the same thing with bar stools.I have the legs cut off, just high
enough to raise the piano a few inches off the floor,and can be adjusted
higher with books,anything.It's also great when moving a piano,to remove
the left leg,and the padded top is easy on the finish. Best, Hazen
Bannister
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "G GRAVINA" <ggravina@ix.netcom.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2003 8:35 AM
Subject: Piano Stage Truck Installation


> I've been meaning to share this idea; Terry Farrell's post re: an 
> integral piano truck gave me the push.
>
> By using jack stands (used in boat yards for supporting boats in dry 
> dock) one can install a grand truck alone - easily and safely.  Place 
> one jack stand under each end of the key bed, and one at the tail.  
> Turn the t-handle on each jack stand, and up she goes.  With the piano

> supported in the air by the jack stand, the truck is assembled and 
> aligned to the legs. The piano is then lowered onto the truck.  Very 
> simple and very safe.
>
> If anyone is interested, I'll flesh out my procedure and posts some 
> pics.
>
> Jerry Gravina, RPT
> Babylon, NY
>
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