Somewhere, I have seen a long lever, wheeled L-shaped pry bar that can be used to lift one side... Does that ring a bell with anyone? The one I was interested in was offset so that when the bar reaches the ground, the load is balanced and you can walk away and place a block nearer the middle of the piano for support. I've also seen folks using some sort of pump-up air motorcycle lift?
I have a really heavy-duty 2-wheel dolly that I can place under one side and then lift. It requires a bit of a circus move to hold the dolly down on the floor while placing a block...
Installing the dolly is then a two-step process for each side - lift, set in place. Install back bolts. Lift again to work from the bottom to install the bottom bolts.
Ron Koval
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Ron Koval
Chicagoland
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-16-2021 17:37
From: Thomas Armstrong
Subject: Twin Dolly Installation
I've installed many Heavy Duty Twin Dollies over the years, sold by Schaff. I secure them with lag bolts not only to the back of vertical pianos, but also underneath. I've seen too many broken bolts when only secured on the back.
i've always gotten a helper to tilt the piano onto its side. My piano tilter is of no help, because it covers the very part of the piano where the dollies will be mounted.
Has anyone found a one- person method of doing this, short of visiting the gym and taking steroids?
Thanks!
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Thomas Armstrong
Salinas CA
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