[AT] OT - piano

[charles bridges]

I know nothing about pianos except they are so top heavy they will turn over
at nothing.  Strap that thing down good or it will flip right over the side
board of your trailer.  I saw it happen once, and it almost happened to me.

Charles
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Bruce" <davidbruce at yadtel.net>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 10:15 AM
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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