[pianotech] Grand Piano Lift

[David Ilvedson]

Rob...you might as well tell them to put wings on the piano.   The engine lift?   Come on...I see splattered piano on the floor...if they have space on the stage for a piano, leave it there and get a second piano for the floor.   Jeez...

David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA  94044

----- Original message ----------------------------------------
From: "Rob McCall" <rob at mccallpiano.com>
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Received: 5/4/2010 9:16:55 PM
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Grand Piano Lift


>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