[pianotech] How NOT to move a grand piano

[Dean May]

And Jon is a first class professional in my book. 'nough said. 

 

Dean

Dean W May                (812) 235-5272

PianoRebuilders.com    (888) DEAN-MAY

Terre Haute IN 47802

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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Jon Page
Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2010 11:09 PM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [pianotech] How NOT to move a grand piano

 

" 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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