moving piano away from wall

[John Ross]

Hi,
I like the idea of the sheet metal as well.
I usually have them move one end as I move the other. I also inform them
of posible damage, if the floor is not carpeted. Vinyl and tile will
also mark.
A tuner I new moved one on a new hardwood floor, made a mark. To fix it
they had to redo 3/4 of the floor in order to match the wood. It was the
factory finish stuff, so sanding and refinishing was not an option.
I think it was over $3000 for the repair.
Seemed high to me.
Regards,
John M. Ross

David Ilvedson wrote:
> 
> I think the idea of sheet metal on the castors is a great one.  I also think
> you have to let the customer know that damage is a possibility and you as
> one man can only do so much.  If the customer is reluctant they can always
> have a piano mover, at their expense, move the piano safely but I suppose
> this would kill the sale in some instances, although you might just as well
> not be doing the work with that kind of a customer.
> 
> David I.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-pianotech@ptg.org [mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org]On Behalf
> Of bases-loaded@juno.com
> Sent: Monday, May 01, 2000 9:07 AM
> To: pianotech@ptg.org
> Subject: moving piano away from wall
> 
> Greetings -
> 
> Considering that we all must move pianos large and small away from
> people's walls from time to time for normal servicing, I would be
> interested in hearing what precautions/methods, if any, some of you
> employ when performing this task alone (which I assume, of course, is
> most always) when the piano is on a wood floor.
> 
> I recall Ed recommended the use of strips of galvanized metal to use as
> runners.  I also recall Jon suggesting using padding under each end and
> 'scooting' or sliding the piano across the wood floor.
> 
> Any other suggestions or ideas?  I admit to having taken no precautions
> for many years with absolutely no problem, but will now change my
> approach when the piano has metal casters and is on a wood floor.
> 
> All ideas welcome!
> 
> Mark Potter
> bases-loaded@juno.com