[pianotech] How NOT to move a grand piano

Jon Page jonpage at comcast.net
Sat Apr 10 21:08:47 MDT 2010


>" Non-caster wheels offer more stability on an diagonal incline
>and offer a more secure transit in general."
>
>Please support your conclusion that non-caster wheels (straight line wheels)
>offer a more secure transit in general (than a pivoting wheel such as seen
>on a piano dolly)


I've moved enough pianos to know the difference between stability
and convenience. I have both type of dollies, caster and fixed for
specific moves. For a piano on a lift gate, fixed-wheel because if the
gate is tilted (as they usually are) and the truck is slightly leaning...
diagonal incline.

I know professional piano movers who prefer fixed wheel dollies.
When using a dolly by myself, I prefer a fixed wheel because I don't
have to contend with sideways drift.

A slight lift to change direction is a small price to pay for safety.

You have your theories and I have mine.

Regards,

Jon Page
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