Piano Stage Truck Installation

[Hazen Bannister]

Phil,
  I have used it on hundreds of pianos,even large square grands,and it would
probally hold even twice the weight,or more.
Best,
Hazen Bannister
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Phil Romano" <romano@sccoast.net>
To: "'Pianotech'" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2003 11:58 AM
Subject: RE: Piano Stage Truck Installation


> Hello List,
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> 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
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> -----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
>
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> > 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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