Grand Piano Transporting

John von Rohr jvonrohr@tiac.net
Wed, 17 Apr 1996 21:59:15 -0400


At 04:09 PM 4/17/96 -0600, you wrote:
>To All:
>
>I'm currently in the process of finding a suitable device to move grands
>within the showroom and from the shop area to showroom.  I am considering the
>"Grand Transporter" sold by Pianotech and others, which is actually designed
>for one person placement of the piano onto a spider dolly.  My only two
>concerns with this device are 1) the possibility of the instrument slipping
>while being moved on it and 2) that pesky  $800-900 price tag.
>
>My question is simply have any of you used this device or others for moving
>pianos around the shop etc.?  Perhaps you've seen some homemade devices that
>would serve the purpose.   Any thoughts, ideas, or suggestions?
>
>Thanks in advance,
>Bill Jeffreys
>Denton Piano Gallery
>Denton, TX
>
I was recently at The Piano Man - a shop in Danvers Mass.  508 777-7237. he
handed me a brochure of a hydraulic dolly of his own design. I don't
remember the price but you might give him a call.




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