In a message dated 98-11-15 22:35:31 EST, you write: << List: Would appreciate any suggestions on the moving of a grand. We have the dollie and the piano skid. We have moved verticals before but never a grand. What steps would you take to get it on the dollie/skid safely. Thanks in advance. Arthur >> Moving a grand piano on a skid board is actually easier than moving a vertical piano. To put the grand on the skid board, remove the lyre, and loosen the bass end leg. Pick up the bass end and have someone remove the leg, then lower the bass end corner of the piano onto the skid board. Then tip the rest of the piano onto the skid board. After you have straighten it out, put on some blankets, and strap it down. Pick up the tail end of the piano and put the dolly under the skid. From there you're on your own as far as putting on a truck or trailer or moving into the new location. To put the piano back on its own legs, reverse the above procedure. The hardest part will be picking up the bass end of the piano to put on the third leg. For this you do need a strong back. Some movers put the lyre on the piano before tipping the piano on the two legs. If you put a folded up blanket under the lyre, the piano will tilt high enough for you to put the third leg on without having to hold it up. I never do this, though, because I would rather strain my back a little than repair a crushed lyre. Willem Blees
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