[pianotech] Twin Dollies

[Al Guecia/AlliedPianoCraft]

Bill, as I said before the 2 x 4's or even 1 x 4's are very important. It could get away from you if you don't use them.  Also, be sure to strap the piano to the tilter for added safety.

Al G
  From: Bill Costanzo 
  Sent: Friday, December 05, 2008 7:51 AM
  To: pianotech at ptg.org 
  Subject: Re: [pianotech] Twin Dollies


  Thanks Isaac, I can make a few calls to techs in my area and see if anyone is doing a dolly install. Unfortunately I can't make your class. any chance you could post the highlights.  

  Incidentally, I'm not inexperienced in using the tipper, I've done many rebuilds, restrings etc. etc. I'm just concerned about having the piano get away from you when the wheels of the dolly hit the floor, but maybe that's not a problem? 

  Anything else you can share would be appreciated.

   

  Bill Costanzo

   


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  From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of Isaac Sadigursky
  Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2008 11:32 PM
  To: pianotech at ptg.org
  Subject: Re: [pianotech] Twin Dollies

   

    Hi,Bill!

  Piano shop tilter does the trick  for installation....I would reccomend to observe an experienced tech to do it...I will teach repeat class on that topic in Grand Rapids,so,hope to see you there.....As everything else,installing the Twin dollies is not as complicated,as it looks-it's even more so...There are a few tricks in tipping piano over without injuring yourself or dropping a piano....Hope,it helps....Isaac

  On Dec 4, 2008, at 11:16 AM, Bill Costanzo wrote:





  Anyone have a procedure for installing twin dollies on an old upright without a helper? 

  I'm thinking about a long lever or jacking system to lift one end at a time, but haven't come up with anything that seems safe. 

  Thanks in advance.

   

  Bill Costanzo

   

   
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