Bill Bremmer wrote: <<Regarding the tilter: It's a great tool and asset but it alone would cost about what you'll get from this job. You don't really need one to do it. I'd suggest pulling the piano out from the wall, find some padding such as a moving or other old blanket, tilt the piano back about 45 degrees with the padding protecting the wall. If the floor is not carpeted, you will need padding for it too. If you decide eventually that you will be doing reconditioning and rebuilding projects on a regular basis, the tilt cart will be an appropriate item to have. It will probably not fit into a car. You need a truck to take it to a job. I sold mine years ago. Good luck. Bill Bremmer RPT Madison, Wisconsin>> Bill I really don't understand any possible benefit that could come from leaning a piano against a wall. It would only limit access to the tuning pins and create a situation that would lead to having to lean over the keybed. A very unstable and uncomfortable position at best. I personally don't lean any piano parts against a customers walls, let alone an entire piano. Not a music desk, lid, bottom board, nothing. I also have had no damage insurance claims, people or pets injured, or law suits filed against me. Terry you can re-string the bass with the piano in its normal upright state. It is just going to require a few more deep knee bends. Bill is right about good tilter being an "appropriate item" for any tech doing this type of repair. I have a completely collapsible tilter that could be fitted into any car and will make the job a little easier. Mark Ritchie RPT
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