Plate Removal

[gordon stelter]

I pulled a concet grand plate with a BIG engine crane
and three ratchet straps at a refinisher's once.
Worked OK, but I'd use the "heavy duty" straps next
time for more peace of mind. And you might want to
pull the piano out from under the crane, rather than
the crane away from the piano. Or reinforce the beams
you have and add some posts.
     Chain hoist and 3 heavy-duty ratchet straps 
( for leveling the plate incrementally ) is my
preferred method.
    G

--- Richard Cromwell <rcromwell1@msn.com> wrote:

>  
> 
> Hello List,
> 
>  
> 
> While I am familiar with using a hoist attached to
> steel rafters as one
> method of removing a plate from a grand piano, has
> anyone tried using an
> engine crane to achieve the same goal?  Is it
> feasible or am I crazy - or
> both?
> 
>  
> 
> Gazing doubtfully at a poorly supported ancient
> wooden rafter,
> 
> R.Cromwell
> 
> Chpt 481
> 
> 



		
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