Lyre a load bearing member?

[Wimblees@aol.com]

In regards to the lyre being used to help put the piano on its side, or back
up again, I have never felt comfortable with that method. I ALWAYS remove the
lyre first, and install it last. It might be bad on my back, but that beats
having the piano fall on my feet if the lyre should give way.

If the lyre is going to be used, care should be taken that the lyre is
tightened very securely to the piano, with all  the braces and screws in
place.


Willem Blees  RPT
St. Louis