[pianotech] Grand Piano Lift

[Rob McCall]

Thanks for the good tips gentlemen...!  Here, I was thinking "lift", is in "from underneath."  What both of you recommend, "from above", is by far the better route to go!

I'll see what they think!

Regards,

Rob McCall

McCall Piano Service, LLC
www.mccallpiano.com
Murrieta, CA
951-698-1875



On May 04, 2010, at 07:21 , Carlos Ralon wrote:

> Rob,
> Would not a good engine lift fitted with a proper sling, rolled to the edge of the stage lift a big grand? I've used one in my shop for years to lift plates. It folds and stores easily.  Mine cost about $250.
> Carlos Ralon, RPT
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Tom Servinsky
> To: pianotech at ptg.org
> Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 7:02 AM
> Subject: Re: [pianotech] Grand Piano Lift
> 
> If they are adventurous and willing to put some thought into it, I would consider installing a hoist in the ceiling. Many of my theaters have these electric hoists for those pesky moves. Of course they would have to get into the rafter areas and look for a structural supported area to install the hoist.
> A little time and thought could save thousands of $$ over the course of years.
> Tom Servinsky

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