The advantage to this is not having to deadlift the skid up for dolly insertion....way old school anyway...also less skidboards to buy...but a lot more dollies...;-] David Ilvedson, RPT Pacifica, California ----- Original message ---------------------------------------- From: Farrell <mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com> To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech@ptg.org> Received: 2/2/2006 5:08:28 PM Subject: Re: piano moving technique >That is exactly how my mover does it. Never had a problem/damage. He is >simply careful to hang the lid over the edge of the dolly. I have several >grands in my shop right now on their sides on dollies without skidboards. >Terry Farrell >> Hi Hazen, >> The primary advantage of a skidboard that I can see is the fact that it >> protects the edge of the piano cover (or rather the cover hinges) from >> bearing the weight of the piano as it stands on its side. I've seen many >> pianos that had had their rim split wide open where the hinge screws had >> been after having been hauled by refrigerator carting specialists. >> >> It seems to me that an experienced crew should be able to tip the piano >> directly onto the dolly with the edge of the lid hanging free next to the >> dolly and with the entire weight of the instrument resting squarely on the >> rim. That is how I have always done it when moving a grand. All that's >> needed are a couple of solidly built fellows to place the piano on the >> dolly in one fluid movement. See how they do it and judge for yourself. >> >> Peace >> >> Jean-Jacques Granas >> Warsaw >----- Original Message ----- >>I have used the technique lots of times, especially when moving within the >> same building. You have to be very careful to allow the lid to overhang >> the >> dolly. >> >> I still prefer the skid. >> >> Dean >> Dean May cell 812.239.3359 >> PianoRebuilders.com 812.235.5272 >> Terre Haute IN 47802 >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> I just bought out a piano dealer in my area, and have keep some of >> their employee's, two which are their movers,who have been working with >> this company for years. I was talking with the owner, who was praising >> their work, and he mentioned they don't use a skidboard when moving a >> grand piano.They wrap it in blankets, and put a canvas cover made for a >> grand on it, and straight to the dolly. >> I don't want to come in and change their technique that has worked for >> years with them, but I have been moving piano's for years as well, and >> can't imagine not using a skidboard. I was wondering if anyone else on >> the list had used this same technique. >> Best, >> Hazen Bannister >_______________________________________________ >Pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives
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