Lifting upright piano

[Greg Newell]

Jim,

                Are you moving these pianos solo? My help and I just dead
lift any upright onto a 4 wheel dolly. On the rare occasions when I have to
lift from one end I use a burst of power that gets the piano up to balance
point in one fell swoop. I wish you luck in finding some type of contraption
to do what you ask. 

 

Greg Newell

Greg's Piano Forté

www.gregspianoforte.com

216-226-3791 (office)

216-470-8634 (mobile)

 

From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of James Johnson
Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 9:53 AM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Lifting upright piano

 

I frequently move  console, spinet and studio upright pianos and I have
trouble lifting one end of the piano up the first 10 or 12 inches.  Once I
get it up where I can regain my purchase, I can easily lift it up the rest
of the way to where the dolly will fit under the middle of the piano.  Do
any of you know of any type of lever system that would lift the piano that
first amount?  It needs to be portable and easy to use.  Any suggestions
would be appreciated.

Thanks, Jim Johnson

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