[pianotech] Grand Piano Truck instalation

[Tom Driscoll]

Paul,
It ain't that simple. I've put a few on by myself with a jack system and 
blocks of wood between the floor and the bottom of  device near the caster 
but the operation was risky at best. I now employ my piano movers to lift 
the piano off the ground whilst I (with alacrity) place the device under 
each leg.
The problem is that the weight of the piano wants to lift the other two legs 
of the truck off the floor.



Also  resist the temptation to use church members, football players or any 
combination thereof. Grand pianos in the air held by people who have never 
lifted one with you underneath equals not good. There will undoubtedly be 
one hero who will jerk the thing up and throw everyone else off balance or 
one guy who needs a new grip.
 I'm not trying to be an alarmist here. I get everything ready before the 
crew arrives and they are back in the truck in 15 minutes. Just price the 
job to cover the cost of the help and relax.
 I think we went over this on list a few years ago and some of our 
compatriots may have some more input.
Best wishes and be careful !
Tom Driscoll

Subject: [pianotech] Grand Piano Truck instalation


Just received an email asking if I could install a grand piano truck on a 
church piano. I emailed back requesting name of piano and length of the 
grand. After 33 years of tuning I have not installed a grand piano truck. 
After removing the casters and extending the adjustable arms on the piano 
truck, which leg should I start with?  Thank you in advance for guiding me.

Paul Milkie

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