I did a similar thing to what Conrad did. I shortened the pull chain, but instead of welding I simply used one of those master-type chain links from the hardware store that have the little screw-sleave that secures the link. It works just fine. My load chain was short enough - I only shortened the pull chain - I only have an 8-foot ceiling in my shop. But all chains stay above the plate - so no worries mate! Terry Farrell ----- Original Message ----- >>I used a chain hoist for many years and there is >>something about having that tactile feedback to >>judge whether the plate is coming up freely or >>not. The downside is having to deal with that >>loop of chain - which side to pull on and what >>to do with that bunch of chain that hangs down >>on your newly refinished soundboard or plate. > > I also have a chain hoist, and agree about the > tactile feedback to control the lift. Soon after > I installed it, I rolled a grand under it and > determined how much the chain loop should be > shortened so that the loop doesn't reach the > plate/soundboard/rim level. Any welder can do that for you. > > Conrad Hoffsommer -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/20070427/6247ce7e/attachment-0001.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 51645 bytes Desc: not available Url : https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/20070427/6247ce7e/attachment-0001.jpe
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