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At 03:21 PM 6/21/2002 -0400, you wrote:<br>
<blockquote type=cite cite><font face="arial" size=2>I have to take the
plate out of grand piano. I don't have a hoist, and I don't have two
other people to help me. Has any one tipped the piano on it's side,
and then upside down to take the plate out? Any other ideas? <br>
<br>
Wim </blockquote><br>
The piano does not have to be completely tipped over.<br>
Remove the strings & pins, pin block screws all but 1 treble-side rim
bolt.<br>
Simply turn the piano on its side, removed the remaining bolt, ease the
plate out.<br>
Make certain to protect the inside of the straight side from the plate
making marks.<br>
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Re-install in the reverse manner. A lifting system attached to a
beam is mu8ch easier<br>
but in a pinch this can be done.<br>
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