If you anticipate pulling more than one or two plates in your shop, you might consider getting a Harbor Freight electric hoist. Go to: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=44006 I incorporated into mine a couple of blocks, double on the bottom and single on the top, to slow down the pull rate. Even with the blocks and extra mounting hardware, it was cheaper than a shop crane and I don't have to put anything away when I'm done. Tom Cole David Renaud wrote: > A alternative method to remove a plate with >minimal lifting, and no beam, is to put the piano >on its side. Place some rug between the plate edge and > >the rim. wiggle the plate out standing on its side >without having to lift at all. > > This works very well with little stress on small >grands up to 6 foot or so. With larger grands with >heavy plates .......do get a lift.....ask me how I >know. > >
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