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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:black'>Will somebody hit me in the back of the head with a skillet! All
the years that I have watched others and contemplated installing a piano truck,
I never thought to wedge up the truck leg. It is really very funny to watch
this procedure when it is done the wrong way. Several people piled up
under the piano trying to hold down an extension. Like playing a game of
twister. Too funny. Thanks for the tip. Wonder why truck
manufacturers have never thought to a this to their directions?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:black'>Kindest Regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:black'>Garret <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:black'>---<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:black'>Garret Traylor - President<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:black'>High Point Piano & Music Inc.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:black'>88-PIANO (336) 887-4266<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span
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pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Andrew
and Rebeca Anderson<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, June 06, 2008 4:58 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Pianotech List<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: Piano Trucks<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Install of piano-truck (spider).<br>
<br>
Before you begin: <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>ascertain height of leg off of
floor with caster check against height of truck piano-leg-receiver <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>(tall casters will be higher than
the truck and the lyre may rest or occasionally scrape on the floor, make
plans/parts for any corrective measures, even if the lyre just clears the floor
the pianist will hate pedals that are too close to the floor to comfortably
operate) <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>make a pair of wedges to fit
between the floor and the truck leg-receiver <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>(paint these black and keep for use
in concerts, there is too much spring in a truck) <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>setup a jack and timber (or better
get the jack-the-box) system to support the piano <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>layout and loosely assemble the
truck under the piano next to the legs <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>(loosely means that the bolts are
loose enough you can adjust the angle of the legs and the length of the arms) <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Install <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>1.) Jack up whichever corner you
want to start on and pull the caster <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Sometimes easier said then done, be
prepared to remove the leg and work on it <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>2.) Roll the truck under the leg. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='color:red'>3.) This
part is important</span></b> <u>wedge up the truck leg-receiver</u> <b>FIRST</b>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>4.) Then let the piano down on to
the truck. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Go to the next leg and repeat steps
1 to 4. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Go to the next leg and set it as
well. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>(when you set down the third leg
you can free up all the wedges) <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Straiten the spider (truck)
out. Sit on the center and tighten the bolts. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Put the casters in a labeled box
and give to the customer with the admonition not to lose them. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>(When they want to sell the piano
and put a new one on the truck you do not want to be left holding the bag for
the missing casters. If in doubt spray-paint the box black and tape it to
the center of the spider.) <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Dust yourself off and turn in the bill, or better, collect
the money. Always get a down-payment on the spider before ordering.
Institutions can be fickle and knowing who actually has authority to order it
and pay you becomes crystal clear when you are actually holding the deposit
cheque in your hand. If they are worried about you, offer to have it
shipped directly to them. Especially if you drive a motorcycle or a
little car.<br>
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Have fun and remember to quickly dodge that spider when you forget to wedge up
the foot.<br>
<br>
Andrew Anderson<br>
<br>
At 01:27 PM 6/6/2008, you wrote:<br>
<br>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Greetings all,<br>
<br>
Has anyone installed, or seen installed, a grand piano truck? Those of
you with any experience in that area, can you 'zap' me an e-mail so we can
'chat' about it?<br>
<br>
I would greatly appreciate it, and thanks!<br>
Matthew<o:p></o:p></p>
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