[pianotech] Tool for plate removal

[Noah Frere]

Chip - what is a post cap?
Those top flange saddle hangers look like they need to access the top of the
beam, which I can't because the ceiling is there.

On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 8:13 PM, chip tuthill <chiptuthill at yahoo.com> wrote:

> You could use Simpson Strong-Tie hangers:
> http://www.strongtie.com/ftp/catalogs/C-2009/C-2009-p114.pdf
>
> The top flange saddle hangers have capacities up to 20 kips for 5.25" width
> material. The post cap you are using is not suitable for your application.
> The beam is evidencing failure (checking) already at the connection (nails).
>
> Chip Tuthill
>
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> *From:* Noah Frere <noahfrere at gmail.com>
> *To:* pianotech at ptg.org
> *Sent:* Fri, April 23, 2010 5:24:39 PM
>
> *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.
>
>
> On Tue, Mar 30, 2010 at 11:30 AM, Noah Frere <noahfrere at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I am upgrading my shop work, and as such need a winch (if that is the
>> tool) needed to remove the plate. I couldn't find anything in the archives,
>> nor in the Schaff catalog. Any ideas?
>>
>
>
>
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