Plate Removal

[Thomas Cole]

If you anticipate pulling more than one or two plates in your shop, you 
might consider getting a Harbor Freight electric hoist. Go to:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=44006
I incorporated into mine a couple of  blocks, double on the bottom and 
single on the top, to slow down the pull rate. Even with the blocks and 
extra mounting hardware, it was cheaper than a shop crane and I don't 
have to put anything away when I'm done.

Tom Cole

David Renaud wrote:

>  A alternative method to remove a plate with
>minimal lifting, and no beam, is to put the piano
>on its side. Place some rug between the plate edge and
>
>the rim. wiggle the plate out standing on its side
>without having to lift at all. 
>
>  This works very well with little stress on small
>grands up to 6 foot or so. With larger grands with
>heavy plates .......do get a lift.....ask me how I
>know.
>  
>