[pianotech] Tool for plate removal

[Tom Driscoll]

  Subject: Re: [pianotech] Tool for plate removal


  Thanks everyone! I ended up getting this 1-ton Hoist and set it up as shown, attaching to 3 beams using Simpson-ties. My beams were too thick so i clumsily but effectively chiseled the beams down 1/4". The hoist actually hangs a little below the top of my head but it is easy enough to unclip from the chains if I want. I couldn't believe how easy it is to lift heavy objects. Seen here is me removing the keybed. 
  The only thing that concerns me is the splitting at the ends of the 2X4s. Since I wanted to stop the splitting. I didn't use all the holes in the Simpson-ties. I did some pull-ups though and it seemed solid enough. 



  One word on the splitting issue -- pilot holes

  Tom Driscoll

  P.S.  Drill through and use round head screws , washers and nuts
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