[pianotech] Tool for plate removal

[David Ilvedson]

Don't use them to attach the plate to the case...

David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA  94044

----- Original message ----------------------------------------
From: "Noah Frere" <noahfrere at gmail.com>
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Received: 4/23/2010 5:51:10 PM
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Tool for plate removal


>I realized the 1st and last point too late. As for the screws, my friendly
>helper at Home Depot thought nails were safer since they bend rather then
>snap like screws.

>On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 7:42 PM, paul bruesch <paul at bruesch.net> wrote:

>> It's always a good idea to pre-drill, especially near the ends like that.
>> I'd use screws, too. (Easier to undo.) Maybe even machine screws? I can't
>> tell for sure by your pix, but I think probably you could leave the 2x4's a
>> little longer too, which would probably have precluded the splitting.
>>
>> Paul Bruesch
>> Stillwater, MN
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 6:24 PM, Noah Frere <noahfrere at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks everyone! I ended up getting this 1-ton Hoist and set it up as
>>> shown, attaching to 3 beams using Simpson-ties. My beams were too thick so i
>>> clumsily but effectively chiseled the beams down 1/4". The hoist actually
>>> hangs a little below the top of my head but it is easy enough to unclip from
>>> the chains if I want. I couldn't believe how easy it is to lift heavy
>>> objects. Seen here is me removing the keybed.
>>> The only thing that concerns me is the splitting at the ends of the 2X4s.
>>> Since I wanted to stop the splitting. I didn't use all the holes in the
>>> Simpson-ties. I did some pull-ups though and it seemed solid enough.
>>>
>>>
>>> On Tue, Mar 30, 2010 at 11:30 AM, Noah Frere <noahfrere at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> I am upgrading my shop work, and as such need a winch (if that is the
>>>> tool) needed to remove the plate. I couldn't find anything in the archives,
>>>> nor in the Schaff catalog. Any ideas?
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>