snow? David Ilvedson, RPT Pacifica, CA 94044 ----- Original message ---------------------------------------- From: "Mike Spalding" <mike.spalding1 at verizon.net> To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech at ptg.org> Received: 7/17/2008 2:00:00 PM Subject: Re: Transporting a Grand Action >Matthew, >Don't apologize for wanting to do the action work in the privacy of your >shop. Even as you gain experience, I think you'll find that action jobs >over a certain size/complexity make more sense to take home. I find it >worth the trip just for the flexibility of working when I want to, the >way I want to, rather than having to power through it all while trying >not to damage/soil the piano owner's home. Some customers appreciate >not having you in their home for an extended time, too. >I have a hand truck which I use to carry grand actions. First couple of >times I used it as is, then devised a couple of detachable brackets to >keep the action from sliding/tipping sideways. Saves my back, impresses >customers, avoids setting the action down in the Wisconsin snow while I >open the car door. Can't find any photos right now, sorry. >Mike >Matthew Todd wrote: >> I knew someone was going to say that, BUT, this will be my first >> *_/paid/_* job of the type, so I will feel 100% more comfortable doing >> it at my shop, rather than in the customers home. I will do the work >> in the home after this time on out. >> >> Anyone else have any ideas? >> >> Matthew >> >> */David Ilvedson <ilvey at sbcglobal.net>/* wrote: >> >> I pull the action out and CAREFULLY swing it around as if you were >> going to use the keybed as a work bench. Then just put you hand >> around the stack...using it like a handle with the bottom of the >> keyframe against your leg as you walk. Keep in mind, the work >> you are talking about could be done right at the piano saving 2 >> car trips/travel time! >> >> David Ilvedson, RPT >> Pacifica, CA 94044 >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> Original message >> From: "Matthew Todd" >> To: pianotech at ptg.org >> Received: 7/17/2008 12:40:38 PM >> Subject: Transporting a Grand Action >> >> Hello all, >> >> I will be transporting a grand action to my shop for hammer >> resurfacing and repinning. What is the normal procedure for >> carrying the action from the piano in the home, out the door to >> the car? Do I just carry it as is, or is there a special and more >> professional way to handle this. I'm not anticipating rain, but I >> guess I should be prepared for that as well. >> >> Any suggestions would be appreciated. >> >> >> Thanks, >> Matthew >> >>
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