[pianotech] Piano Stage Lift

[David Ilvedson]

Hey Floyd,

Ask Matthew if the men at the church could help you with this... '-]

Forklift or you need a professionally built elevator...good luck

David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA  94044

----- Original message ----------------------------------------
From: "Floyd Gadd" <fg at floydgadd.com>
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Received: 7/6/2009 4:04:01 PM
Subject: [pianotech] Piano Stage Lift


>I received a request today for information that lies beyond the level of my
>experience and expertise.  Here is the request as it came to me:

>We are wondering if you have any information on piano lifts.  Our local
>community hall has a high stage (approximately 4 feet) with an apron
>extension that is in 4 sections and is left up most of the time.  We have
>used the piano on the stage in the past but we are finding more use for it
>on the main floor now.  We are considering installing a lift of some kind on
>one part of the stage apron extension (if that is possible).  It would be
>more convenient if the lift could be lowered as close to the floor as
>possible when in use on the main floor and when raised to stage level the
>piano could be rolled off and the apron remain as usual.  I am assuming that
>a scissor lift of some kind would be more advisable but need an opinion from
>an expert.  Would something like this be even possible and if so, what kind
>of cost would we be looking at?  Where would you suggest we get more
>information?     Wilma


>As I will be away from home for a few days, I've given the party from whom
>the question came a link to the archives for this list so she can see the
>responses as they come in.

>Floyd Gadd
>Manitoba Chapter