Getting the plate out (safely)

[Ron Nossaman]

> 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 use two chain hoists, and shortened the loop chains to clear 
plates hoisted to rim clearance height.
Ron N