[AT] OT - piano

[George Willer]

David,

I don't think you're missing anything, if you have a couple human forklifts
to handle the piano dollies at both ends of the trip.

Be absolutely certain you have the piano secured tightly enough that there's
NO possibility of it rocking in relation to the trailer.  I remember a tale
of a rocking piano rocking so violently that it jumped over the side of the
pickup that was hauling it. (the pickup was not controllable during the
event).  Although it was a very valuable Seeburg E orchestrion, the driver
didn't even stop to examine the wreckage.

The owner lived about 6 miles from me.

George Willer

> -----Original Message-----
> From: at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com [mailto:at-
> bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of David Bruce
> Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 1:16 PM
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> Subject: Re: [AT] OT - piano
> 
> Since we have such a knowledgeable group on piano subjects I'll pose a
> question.
> My mother has been keeping my stepdaughter's piano for her the last few
> years.
> Now that the oldest granddaughter is of piano lesson age it's time to move
> the
> piano.  I live in NW NC (near ATIS central) and my stepdaughter lives in
> Charleston, SC.
> The actual moving probably won't be all that difficult (I have a 9x5
> utility
> trailer that will more than handle carrying the piano) but I was wondering
> if
> there are any special things I should consider.  The trailer is open with
> a rear
> gate designed to be a loading ramp .  I was thinking to load the piano
> upright,
> carefully pad, cover and secure then make the trip.  I have furniture
> dollies
> available so by using them and the gate/ramp there shouldn't be any
> lifting.
> What am I missing?
> 
> David
> NW NC
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