We move Pianos almost every day. I can clearly see the beauty of this product. Anyone using or thinking about using something like this must remember the pads. Without pad, this can get extremely dangerous. Great thinking Geoff. Excellent piece of tool.
@geoffgoodwin64042 жыл бұрын
Yes both the braking pads at the far end and the friction pad under the lifter itself are fundamental to its safety. Thanks
@judybil55624 жыл бұрын
Brilliant!
@glendavis12662 жыл бұрын
It would have been very helpful if you detailed how that winch was constructed and how it works beyond what we can see.
@geoffgoodwin64042 жыл бұрын
email geoffgoodwin@gmail.com for instructions :-)
@martinpaulwatts3 жыл бұрын
brilliant thanks.
@glevtube5 жыл бұрын
Wow, genius!!
@ejgrae19895 жыл бұрын
brilliant!
@Kitanodaichifarm3 жыл бұрын
Can you tell provide a bit closer look and maybe a description of the Lifter you made?
@michaelh29316 жыл бұрын
Cool! Where can I get the winch?
@Weirdkid712 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this video! I emailed a request for the lifter instructions.
@MarCo-mq9pi5 жыл бұрын
Hi, I'd like more information about you lifter, can I write you?
@swansong18513 жыл бұрын
This is a brilliant system. I am pleased that you stress that a piano is heavy and needs to be moved with care. The big downside is that your dolley has non swivel castors which seriously limit maneuverability.
@geoffgoodwin64043 жыл бұрын
No, the dolley has 4 fixed castors so when one person is moving the piano it doesn't go shooting off sideways on a slope. You steer by lifting at the end you are pushing from and turn as you do with a wheel barrow, returning to all four wheels to push in a straight line. Thanks for the comment xx
@geoffgoodwin64042 жыл бұрын
The dolly shown has only 4" dia wheels so is only suitable for moving around the warehouse and on flat paths. But for one man moving the piano it is perfect as it doesn't run sideways if there is a slight slop and the steering is as you do for a wheel barrow by lifting the end of the piano you are pushing from. But two men is always the right way. enjoy
@SouperMaruchan3 жыл бұрын
Where can I buy or make this?
@msbrunell5 жыл бұрын
I just built this and it worked perfectly on the first try. Cost was under $50 (thanks Harbor Freight).
@msbrunell3 жыл бұрын
@j j 2021 I took a 1 1/4 inch swivel pulley (from Home Depot), and drilled the pulley out of it's housing. I then cut a notch in the top of the lifter to fit the pulley, running a bolt through it after drilling holes at the sides.
@geoffgoodwin64042 жыл бұрын
Are you sure you got the right winch as the ones I use that are not a ratchet type cost me over £90?
@michaelpaul92362 жыл бұрын
Two questions: Some spinets have fragile legs. Would tilting it that high and putting weight on the leg at an angle strain the leg too much? Have you moved spinets with this? Second: to better secure the strap on pianos where there is no toe-block, could you run the strap behind the top of the leg beneath the keyboard? (Instead of just being extra careful and gradually introducing the trolley, as you mention in the comments here.) GREAT video, and I like the rest of your channel as well.
@geoffgoodwin64042 жыл бұрын
Yes, putting stain on anything fragile must be avoided. And the strap needs to located securely with the pianos weight being evenly distributed. Risk assess every lift. Thanks for your kind comments on the other stuff on the site
@pianoforte8458 жыл бұрын
it' s a very great tool for loading a piano. I really want to bulit such a tool for myself. Can you please send me more details and tell me where I can buy the materials I need. Thank you very much. Which winch for example do you use, where can I buy it?
@geoffgoodwin64048 жыл бұрын
Hi Sorry for delay in replying If you are still interested please contact me on geoffgoodwin@gmail.com Many thanks Geoff
@RecreacionInter6 жыл бұрын
Use a hand winch from harborfreight.com item #5798
@jmdstella016 жыл бұрын
How to use a hand winch
@ringtailcooncat79666 жыл бұрын
Harbor Frieght does not carry a winch suitable for this. The manual winches they carry can free spool AND the handle is on the side so it may strike the piano while turning.
@stefanclarkson36483 жыл бұрын
Great piece of kit. I move pianos for a living & the old back is feeling it now. Something like this would be ideal for me as part of my piano moving kit. Would you consider making one to order?
@geoffgoodwin64043 жыл бұрын
Hi Stephan please give me a ring tomorrow 07976 778112
@geoffgoodwin64043 жыл бұрын
07976 768112
@geoffgoodwin64043 жыл бұрын
Email me at geoffgoodwin@gmail.com for a set of instruction
@geoffgoodwin64042 жыл бұрын
Send your email address and I will send the build instructions and you can get a friend to do it if it's not your area of expertise 🙂
@joedevitto61132 жыл бұрын
Amazing how that worked , lots easier than lifting that
@pmrcwi74Ай бұрын
Do you offer this for sale?
@rickpalmer3340 Жыл бұрын
Hello Geoff, congratulations on the excellent video. I - an amateur, am about to move a Yamaha U2 piano - 240kg I guess it’s similar to the one you are moving in the video-exceedingly heavy! Your technique in the video is just what I need. I have to move it over a 6” door step and then onto the tail lift of a Luton van. I need to build a dolly! Can you tell me if there would be any advantage in using larger diameter wheels, please? Many thanks Rick
@geoffgoodwin6404 Жыл бұрын
See the email but use bigger wider wheels for rough or softer ground 😀
@filthypuppet3 жыл бұрын
Hi Geoff. This is an amazing contraption / method. Do you mind me asking which dolly you are using here? Thanks.
@geoffgoodwin64042 жыл бұрын
It's a home made one with four fixed 4" rubber wheels
@geoffgoodwin64042 жыл бұрын
Just a home made one using approx 26" by 16" by 22mm plywood and four 4" fixed wheel castors. Search for blue wheeled castor on ebay.
@blewettjl5 жыл бұрын
Will this tool work if the piano does not have a toe block as the U3 does? I would think the web strap would slip without the toe block.
@geoffgoodwin64043 жыл бұрын
Yes but more care and risk assessment will be needed. I introduce the trolly and move it up step by step as the piano rises
@geoffgoodwin64043 жыл бұрын
See other answer please
@geoffgoodwin6404 Жыл бұрын
If you email me on geoffgoodwin@gmail.com I will send you instructions of how to build one and where to buy all the parts you need
@samspianos2 жыл бұрын
where is the second video showing the unloading?
@douglasdicks14163 жыл бұрын
WOW
@samspianos3 жыл бұрын
Can you provide the source of the winch;I only can find ones with side drive for boats! TY
@geoffgoodwin64043 жыл бұрын
Email geoffgoodwin@gmail.com for a full spec and build instructions
@ThePianoCentre2 жыл бұрын
Geoff Goodwin can you give details of the winch (make and type) thanks
@philthompson8574 Жыл бұрын
I'm wondering what is the point of videos about these devices where on earth can you get hold of one
@johnsevers55722 жыл бұрын
Wow, your lifter is great. May I email you for a set of plans?
@geoffgoodwin64042 жыл бұрын
geoffgoodwin@gmail.com
@geoffgoodwin64042 жыл бұрын
Yes, geoffgoodwiatgmail.com
@dave_in_florida2 жыл бұрын
I would worry about those spinlets breaking with all the weight on them
@geoffgoodwin64042 жыл бұрын
Hi Alhambra. We have been using the same lifter for about five years and it is still going strong. Its spec is for lifting heavier than we need for the pianos 😀😀💙
@jroe23103 жыл бұрын
Do you sell these if so please message me
@christianwouters67643 жыл бұрын
Why not use swivelling wheels with a brake ? It would make the moving more easy.
@geoffgoodwin64043 жыл бұрын
Four fixed wheels means can be used by one man. Adding even just two swivel wheels means the one man must always stand at the swivel wheel end or again it can get out of control especially so if the ground is sloping👍
@b3ckyb332 жыл бұрын
What can I do if it fell over backward.
@geoffgoodwin64042 жыл бұрын
Get the help of two or three friends who work out with weights at the gym :-)
@Ructy3564 жыл бұрын
Did he just say that lifting a piano should never be taken lightly ... but with a British accent?
@ordulf71934 жыл бұрын
Irish
@pds0023 жыл бұрын
@@ordulf7193 No. This is a Lancashire (North of England) accent, probably the town of Bolton or within a 20 mile radius.