[pianotech] Piano Stage Lift

[Aart in America Piano Services]

Stage/ Trailer ramp, piano dolly and 3 or 4 stage hands.

On Jul 6, 2009, at 7:17 PM, David Ilvedson wrote:

> 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
>