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moving piano on caster cups? (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 1 year ago by Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works to c/piano@lemmy.world
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Is it reasonably possible for one person to remove caster cups, roll a wheeled baby grand a few feet out of the way on a hardwood floor, and then roll back and replace caster cups?

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[–] ForestOrca@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

Levers - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lever

Not Levelers - https://www.etrailer.com/RV-Leveling-Blocks/Camco/CAM44521.html

Nor Levolors - https://www.levolor.com/

If you can lift one 'end' of it enough to kick that caster cup out without injuring yourself, then I think you're good to go. Of course you'll have to do it about 6 times. After all this I think a picture of your successful completion would be awesome!!

[–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

So I'm struggling to lift it enough to get caster out. Thoughts about these jacks: Jack Board Lifter (2PCS) (Orange & Silver) https://a.co/d/evZigYk ? I could put felt under the base to avoid that digging into the hardwood perhaps?

[–] ForestOrca@kbin.social 1 points 11 months ago

That's the sort of leverage I was thinking of! Make sure to not scratch the finish on the piano,i.e. place some rubber or cloth between the jack and the piano. You got this! Just need the right tools.

[–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Sure will either post that or my hospital bill. 😅

[–] ForestOrca@kbin.social 1 points 11 months ago

That's the spirit!!