[AT] OT - piano

[George Willer]

When I restored the Fischer/Ampico I tested it thoroughly in my basement
shop until I was convinced everything was working as it should.  Then I was
faced with the prospect of moving it about 8 feet... straight up.  I decided
to turn it over to professional movers to eliminate any risk.  They
proceeded to drop it solidly on one corner of the drawer that contains much
of the controls!  !#$%^%&*  They couldn't see why I couldn't repair and
refinish it in my living room!  I doubt I could survive spraying the many
coats of hand rubbed lacquer under the supervision of the lady of the house.

The damage is still there, unrepaired.

George Willer

> -----Original Message-----
> From: at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com [mailto:at-
> bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Bob Seith
> Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 2:03 PM
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> Subject: Re: [AT] OT - piano
> 
> Hi --
> 
> If it's a grand, you need to rent a piano board and strap the piano down
> to it on its straight side (take the lid, legs, and lyre off). A spinet,
> console, studio, upright (etc.) is just heavily padded and strapped down
> nine ways to Sunday.
> 
> Pianos are heavy, but not really as heavy as people think. They're just
> clumsy as the dickens. I had a full-size Steinway upright (circa 1885)
> that weighed in at 500 pounds. I now have a 1987 Schimmel baby grand
> (5'1") that weighs 650 pounds.
> 
> Measure all doorways before you undertake the moving operation. A
> typical upright-style piano is 30 inches deep, keyboard to soundboard.
> Getting it through a 32-inch door requires plenty of maneuvering room on
> both sides. A grand, strapped down on a piano board, is only about 16
> inches wide. It will fit through spaces an upright won't.
> 
> Best,
> Bob Seith
> 
> David Bruce wrote:
> 
> > 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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