[pianotech] Tool for plate removal

[Terry Farrell]

Yes, I have a chain fall hoist mounted in the ceiling of my shop. It  
was super-cheap, takes no storage space, works great.

Terry Farrell

> From: paul bruesch
> Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 3:44 PM
> To: Pianotech List
> Subject: Re: [pianotech] Tool for plate removal
>
> Does anyone use a chain hoist?  Seems to me that there are several  
> advantages:
> Simpler setup than hoist-plus-block
> Cheaper initial investment
> Much better control... no fast, jerky pulls
> A little bit of exercise
> IANAR (I am not a rebuilder) but I know one who does use a chain  
> hoist and I've observed very smooth, controlled, fluid plate lifts/ 
> drops with it... and really not a lot of muscle needed.
>
> Here's a link to one example... I do not own one.
> http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=996
>
> I DO own a lever/cable hoist, which I HAVE used to pull a plate. DO  
> NOT EVEN consider using a lever hoist. Just trust me. It's dangerous  
> and extremely awkward. No, I do not speak from a negative experience  
> (except the awkward part.)
>
> Paul Bruesch
> Stillwater, MN
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