Or, at least is was........ :-( Terry Farrell On Jun 21, 2010, at 10:08 AM, Gene Nelson wrote: > Lid is on. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Terry Farrell > To: pianotech at ptg.org > Sent: Sunday, June 20, 2010 11:09 PM > Subject: Re: [pianotech] not for the feint of heart or anything else > > I have flipped grand pianos upside down and then back in my shop > using my chainfall. I suppose you want to get your engine puller > real stable and so it won't roll anywhere. I just put a strap around > a beam and lift the treble end, using the flat side as a fulcrum. > Once you get it up half way, then you can put a strap on the plate. > But I suppose you will be trying to put it on the dolly. I would > think getting the piano up on it's long flat side would be first, > and then reposition straps, etc. to lift it the few inches needed to > set it on the dolly. > > Please tell me the lid is off..... > > Make sure your insurance is paid up. > > I have pictures if that would help you. > > Terry Farrell > > On Jun 21, 2010, at 12:12 AM, Gene Nelson wrote: > >> Got a call from a frantic client. >> Piano fell off of a dolly and is lying upside down and wants me to >> get involved to right it. >> It is a 9' concert grand. >> Will not be able to see it till late tomorrow or Tuesday. >> I have a portable engine puller and an overhead winch/snatch block >> mounted on a trailer than is probably usable and it sounds like >> there is good clearance around the piano for access. Have plenty of >> straps, blankets and pads. >> Anyone care to share experience or give advice would be appreicated. >> Gene > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://ptg.org/pipermail/pianotech.php/attachments/20100621/39a16dea/attachment.htm>
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