Well, well.
So you want to move a piano yourself, huh? And your helpers have
no idea what to do, right? Plus you don't want to scratch your floor,
rip the carpet, ding the walls, break off the pedals, or drop the piano,
right? Not to mention smashing your fingers in the doorway or setting
the piano down on your bare feet. When it comes to stairs and tight
corners, now what? Add to all this that it's 11:00 pm, raining and
slippery and none of your helpers showed up. Only the children and
pets came to watch and the're right in front of wherever you want to go.
The worst problem is how on earth to get the thing in and out of your truck.
Maybe it's time to hire professional piano movers, O.K.? Forget it!
They cost too mych, and besides, you're sure you could do this yourself.
Heck, with enough people, you could just pick the thing up and carry it.
Why not? Or maybe you should read this little book and learn some
short-cuts and techniques. Good idea.
Let's
see now, you only want to read the parts that apply to you? Go to
those sections and find the answers. However, since it's a short
book, it might not be a bad idea to read it from cover to cover in case
something else comes up. The more you know, the better prepared you'll
be. Well, here goes. Take a look at some of the topics.
BASIC RULES
EQUIPMENT AND
CLOTHING
VARIOUS VAYS
OF TRANSPORTING PIANOS
TECHNIQUES FOR
LOADING, TYING DOWN & UNLOADING VARIOUS VEHICLES
TECHNIQUES FOR
LIFTING AND SETTING DOWN A PIANO
STAIRS, CORNERS,
SLOPES, ELEVATORS
FLOOR SURFACES
INCLEMENT WEATHER
UNUSUAL TERRAIN
MANEUVERS
FINDING HELP
AND GIVING DIRECTIONS
PROTECTING THE
PIANO
SAFETY
IMPOSSIBLE BUT
TRUE: STORIES
At this time, the book has not officially gone
to print.
If you have a pending move and need immediate
assistance,
call me for advice and I'll talk you through
your move.
It would greatly help if you supply me with the
following information:
Take a look at Dean
with a piano on his truck.
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