I'm a retired technician. Ohhhh, the stories I have about customers that moved or attempted to move their own 88. From broken pianos to broken people. A few hundred bucks/quid to move it or pay for property/piano/chiropractor work. Rather, pay the "man" to move the bloody thing!!
I've seen someone use the first method, he's pretty strong :) the 2nd would probably be my choice even though it's tedious, the 3rd is hard to do in tight spaces. I remember about 20 years ago or so I was working at a piano store tuning pianos, and I saw someone in his mid / late 50s or so, possibly pushing 60+, without special tools (I've heard some do exist), tip a Steinway D on its side (or set it up, I forget which) all on his own, without anyone else helping.
I had one about that size while in college. Moved into a second floor apartment. My friend who was a lineman (american football) and I picked it up and carried it upstairs. The people around the pool applauded when we got to the top. Someone yelled "you're nuts". Young and dumb.
I enjoyed the balancing-on-the-knee thing! Try doing any of that with the huge old Bluthner I put new castors on for a customer a few weeks ago; it was as much as I could do to get it to start tilting, on my upright piano tilter (and I'm 6'1"). Actually, putting it back upright was easier (strapped to the tilter of course).
My piano weights bout 200 kg. There is no way you can move it that easy, especially the first method is a joke. There is no way you can lift the edges of my piano and get that trolley in under on your own.
Love the ramp method! I built your dad’s winch and that works just wonderfully, but the ramp looks even easier to use. (Although it might not be usable in a narrow, confining space in a home, so the winch is still a good backup method… ) A question: How thick is the plywood on the ramp? And what are the straps on the ramp for? Your videos are delightfully enjoyable.
I think I am going to get help should I need to move my piano. Been thinking about doing it. Could mostly roll, but have to get it across carpet. In the states, we would call it a dolly...
Pretty small piano
I'm a retired technician. Ohhhh, the stories I have about customers that moved or attempted to move their own 88. From broken pianos to broken people. A few hundred bucks/quid to move it or pay for property/piano/chiropractor work. Rather, pay the "man" to move the bloody thing!!
Toy piano
This dude lifts the piano like nothing, try lifting my 400Kg 1890s Bosendorfer like that :D
I've seen someone use the first method, he's pretty strong :) the 2nd would probably be my choice even though it's tedious, the 3rd is hard to do in tight spaces.
I remember about 20 years ago or so I was working at a piano store tuning pianos, and I saw someone in his mid / late 50s or so, possibly pushing 60+, without special tools (I've heard some do exist), tip a Steinway D on its side (or set it up, I forget which) all on his own, without anyone else helping.
There is no way this is real! I've had 4 pianos and needed 4/5 people to move each time! Nice try though!!
You need stronger friends :)
I had one about that size while in college. Moved into a second floor apartment. My friend who was a lineman (american football) and I picked it up and carried it upstairs. The people around the pool applauded when we got to the top. Someone yelled "you're nuts". Young and dumb.
I usually push the piano out of the window and tune it afterwards
I enjoyed the balancing-on-the-knee thing! Try doing any of that with the huge old Bluthner I put new castors on for a customer a few weeks ago; it was as much as I could do to get it to start tilting, on my upright piano tilter (and I'm 6'1"). Actually, putting it back upright was easier (strapped to the tilter of course).
?????? 😀 hmm.. maybe your pianos are empty, or it's because I'm German, but I don't really understand it
My piano weights bout 200 kg. There is no way you can move it that easy, especially the first method is a joke. There is no way you can lift the edges of my piano and get that trolley in under on your own.
I did the first method three times last week………👍🏼I survived…
Mate you obviously don't move many if any.
The first method is standard
You can even up end on the dilley to manoeuvre in tight doorways
Very clever... I like the cradle...
My piano weighs over 800 pounds (362 KG )
Ain’t no way he can move it that easy.
What are the spec on your dad winch? Any other photos you could share. Thank you, loved the demostrations.
Very clever and safe , thanks for your sharing
Ha ha ha 😂😂 thanks Mark, I am moving my vintage piano tomorrow by myself, will follow every step
How did it go?
I don't need to move a piano but that was entertaining thank you
Love the ramp method! I built your dad’s winch and that works just wonderfully, but the ramp looks even easier to use. (Although it might not be usable in a narrow, confining space in a home, so the winch is still a good backup method… ) A question: How thick is the plywood on the ramp? And what are the straps on the ramp for?
Your videos are delightfully enjoyable.
I do hope that the "cradle" in the third method folds up in some way. It'd take up a ridiculous amount of space otherwise.
Yes it folds very small :)
who invented the third device?
Way to complicated
But I have no strength and REALLY want the piano in my bedroom 😢😢😢😢😢😢
can you provide more info on the other devices, they're awesome!
Once you learn it, you'll be good at it, but once you do it, you'll lose it.
Without the trolly, how many people are needed to move such an upright piano like this one ?
I think I am going to get help should I need to move my piano. Been thinking about doing it. Could mostly roll, but have to get it across carpet. In the states, we would call it a dolly...
on the edge of disaster the whole time. that's why it was a good watch.
7:25 piano is tired after these things
what if my piano weighs more than 200 kg
I need a cup of tea after watching this. ☕️
The first line cracked me up!
Hilarious way to explain it😅
My question is what happens when you reach a step or two.
Very easy. Just pivot :)
Nice
brilliant