Leg(s) - Stienway D

[Farrell]

Pianotek has their Grand Transporter - with three hydraulic jacks as you
describe - for $1,095. Or what about a permanently-installed standard simple
grand truck for $305?

Terry Farrell

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Renaud" <drjazzca@yahoo.ca>
To: <Pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 10:22 AM
Subject: Leg(s) - Stienway D


>    The Steinway D at a casino theatre(1200 seats) is
> moved allot, often 2 shows a day.
>    The ends of the legs, become easily chipped around
> the bottom just from the torque of the massive bass
> wheels on it. In fact the screws that hold the wheels
> through the sides of the bass square leg insert
> sometimes sheer right off. Resulting in play and
> chipping.
>    The whole piano end sat 1/4" low yesterday
> due to another sheered screw.The wheel assembly was
> twisting under the weight. Legs have become damaged
> over time.
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>    This most recent problem just presented itself, and
> I leave on vacation in the morning. Would like to
> send them some quotes/solutions, but can not phone
> suppliers today. Perhaps someone from the list
> can help get my thinking in the ballpark here.
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>    How much is a set of legs/wheels for a D?
> They proposed a spare set, so a damaged one can be
> removed and sent off for repair and finishing while
> using a spare. Can one purchase just the end leg,(for
> how much) or is it a set deal always?
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>    Someone mentioned a hydraulic lift that rolls under
> the piano and lifts the frame and inch for moving.
> Never seen one. Who supplies these(Yamaha was
> mentioned, but this is now 3rd hand information)and
> how much are they?
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>     Sorry for all the specific questions, but I need
> answers now, on a Saturday, if that is possible, for
> I am leaving.
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>      This could open up an interesting discussion
> on heavily used concert pianos, and habits related
> to care, moving, storage, spare parts on location,
> spare set of string, cabinet care, on location
> touch up..............
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>                           Cheers
>                           Dave Renaud
>                           Canada
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>    They really do not want the piano on a cart for
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