[pianotech] Twin Dollies

[Bill Costanzo]

Thanks Gerry, I usually use a heavy duty strap for a clamp when tipping.  I
saw a video at a convention of an upright slipping off a tipper and you're
right, I definitely don't want that to happen.  I'm a little more confident
now to do this job thanks to you and the others who have responded to my
inquiry. Thank you!

Bill Costanzo

 

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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Gerald Cousins
Sent: Friday, December 05, 2008 10:32 AM
To: pianotech
Subject: [pianotech] Twin Dollies

 

Bill,
Agreement with Isaac that a solo installation is easiest with an upright
tipper. MAJOR WORD OF CAUTION:  Be sure to clamp the piano onto the tipper
(use C clamps or other similar types) If you don't there is a really good
probability that when the dolly reaches the ground, the angles of the higher
casters (on dollie) in relation to the position of the factory casters will
cause the piano to kick out from under the tipping cradle.  Yes, I speak
from experience personally, as well as watching others do the same thing.
Not a fun experience and often a major (unnecessary) repair. This kick out
is caused from the short tangs on the tiping device. Only logical resolve is
to prevent the possibility in the first place by clamping the piano to the
tipper. 
Happy piano tipping, although not as much fun as with Cows  :{0
Gerry Cousins,RPT 
 
 
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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