Casters

[romanop@attglobal.net]

The movers obviously don't like the hassle of re-installing the trucks after
moving the pianos. I've never had any problem using leg dollies even on
large pianos. I'd say go ahead.

Phil Romano
Myrtle Beach, SC


----- Original Message -----
From: "John Ross" <piano.tech@ns.sympatico.ca>
To: "caut" <caut@ptg.org>
Cc: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2001 5:06 PM
Subject: Casters


> Hi List,
> The University I am at wants to stop using the grand piano
> trucks. The movers of the piano, apparently think that they are
> hard to use.
> The want to use the individual grand leg dollies, 3 or 4 wheels
> on each leg.
> I don't think that is such a good idea, these pianos are a
> Steinway D, and a Yamaha CF.
> I would like to hear any pros and cons for these wheel systems.
> Thank you.
> Regards,
> John M. Ross
> Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada
> piano.tech@ns.sympatico.ca
>