I am not sure #7 is an advantage, other than being the reason for #1. :-) John Ross Windsor, Nova Scotia On 30-Mar-10, at 2:02 PM, Mike Kurta wrote: > There are a number of other advantages to using an engine hoist > (commonly called a cherry picker) to lift plates out of grand pianos. > > 1. Reasonable cost. > 2. Portability. It can be moved around in the shop with or without > the plate attached and can be stored in a corner out of the way. It > can also go with you to another location or be borrowed by anyone > needing its capability. > 3. No additional items such as power needs, a trolley or supporting > beams either vertically or horizontally needed. No installation > needed, its ready to work. > 4. Very precise control of the plate going up or down. > 5. Can be sold or given to another in the future. > 6. Always ready to remove an engine if needed. > 7. Made in China. > > Mike Kurta, RPT
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