piano moving technique

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Hazen,
 
I moved pianos for 15 years or so.  If the job was entirely on one  level, 
like a room to room job, I would often do it without a skid.  It's  faster, for 
sure.  The skid adds a few brief minutes but protects against  many kinds of 
damage to the case.  IF I was housing them in the shop like  Terry--or if I 
lived in Florida, like Terry, where there's only one step in the  entire state--I 
probably wouldn't even own a skidboard....:-)
 
Seriously, though, it's an okay technique, but limited in what you can  
accomplish with it.
 
Good luck in your new business endeavor!

Dave Stahl
 
In a message dated 2/2/2006 5:09:18 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,  
mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com writes:

That is  exactly how my mover does it. Never had a problem/damage. He is 
simply  careful to hang the lid over the edge of the dolly. I have several 
grands  in my shop right now on their sides on dollies without  skidboards.

Terry Farrell

> Hi Hazen,
> The primary  advantage of a skidboard that I can see is the fact that it
> protects  the edge of the piano cover (or rather the cover hinges) from
> bearing  the weight of the piano as it stands on its side. I've seen many
>  pianos that had had their rim split wide open where the hinge screws  had
> been after having been hauled by refrigerator carting  specialists.
>
> It seems to me that an experienced crew should be  able to tip the piano
> directly onto the dolly with the edge of the lid  hanging free next to the
> dolly and with the entire weight of the  instrument resting squarely on the
> rim. That is how I have always done  it when moving a grand. All that's
> needed are a couple of solidly  built fellows to place the piano on the
> dolly in one fluid movement.  See how they do it and judge for yourself.
>
>  Peace
>
> Jean-Jacques Granas
> Warsaw

----- Original  Message ----- 
>I have used the technique lots of times, especially when  moving within the
> same building. You have to be very careful to allow  the lid to overhang 
> the
> dolly.
>
> I still prefer  the skid.
>
> Dean
> Dean May         cell 812.239.3359
> PianoRebuilders.com    812.235.5272
> Terre Haute IN  47802
>
>
>  -----Original Message-----
>  I just bought out a piano dealer in  my area, and have keep some of
> their employee's, two which are their  movers,who have been working with
> this company for years. I was  talking with the owner, who was praising
> their work, and he mentioned  they don't use a skidboard when moving a
> grand piano.They wrap it in  blankets, and put a canvas cover made for a
> grand on it, and straight  to the dolly.
> I don't want to come in and change their technique that  has worked for
> years with them, but I have been moving piano's for  years as well, and
> can't imagine not using a skidboard. I was  wondering if anyone else on
> the list had used this same  technique.
> Best,
> Hazen Bannister  






Dave  Stahl

Dave Stahl Piano Service
650-224-3560
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