has anyone tried to move a piano with these? If so, does it work or will the lifting tool break?
1874455
hi, i moved a heavy computer desk with it-handle was great coasters were not good enough, bought better quality coastersat bed, bath, and beyond
1874456
I did not move a piano, but did move a huge wooden dresser. The lifting tool feels like steel, did not even bend a bit. Was very pleased with this purchase.
776810
I think they are merely spring loaded and do not have a piano touch. They are so easy to depress that if you shake a little you will get sounds from unoccupied fingers that very lightly touch keys. Playing "clean" requires a different technique than on the piano.
2073517
I mainly use them on an elliptical. I also use them while lifting. I've yet to have any issues of movement. They stay in place very well.
1475169
If it is on a stand (as opposed to the cabinet-type that is more like a real piano) it should work fine. If you have the cabinet-type, I don't know if it would have anything on the ends to keep it in place.
1480276
Yes, it works great.When moving, we used it to move a sleeper sofa, a deep freezer, mattresses & 2 oversized dining room hutches.Worked flawlessly, & made moving each one of those items a breeze. Especially bulky items with no proper handles (like the deep freezer)No one had aching backs when we were done too!
1344722
I used the keys once then lost them. They were useless anyway. I think I bent one the first time I used it. I haven't used it since. The case was good besides the lock. But I recently broke mine when it dropped off a cart about 4 feet with about 4 lbs of tools inside.
1132917
Thing to note is that the adjustable hardware is only a part of what supports draw table top; the piano hinge would also bear much of the weight, when tilted and pressure is applied to it. I am using 2 on a pretty heavy table top - approx 35 lbs. Since I too did not know lb support; I tested it to ensure it held. I applied leaning pressure once assembled and on a 30 degree tilt position; it held fine. I am using these for a drawing table - and so think 2 will be fine.
1236147
I used them to move a heavy Rustic wooden queen size bed mattress and all. Lever bent a little but didn't keep it from working. Did it all by myself and I'm 62.
1737481
Ditto, worked great initially. No one In town knows how to fix mine.My husband watched the lift brushes and noticed they were not moving up and down so he ftled a little bit of the plastic and it is working now.However we wait every day for it to die.
2151057
Haven't tried, but they are fairly heavy. I'm sure you will be able to hit it, move it significantly, and hear it....but I doubt it will flip it up and lock upwards.
1237906
I have not used them for this, but the connectors are not all that strong. You would want to zip tie the sides together so they don't pop apart from the movement.
1809630
Absolutely! I move them in and out of my studio all the time because I have limited space. I haven't put them in my car to move them. I just move them onto my deck outside and then back in. I don't think they would be a problem to cart around in your car at all.
880212
Yes but lifting it depends on the side clasps which break easily. Once those break the bottom can't be used as anything but a rolling tool box. On mine, I have to use a ratchet strap to hold it all together.
1825310
I would not try it my self because I don't have any experence, but it might be ok. I would check with a piano repair person.
2156918
It is very straight forward, but keep in mind that the gain you get in lifting power shrinks the distance you can lift, or requires a long rope. The standard 75 feet of rope that comes with it allows a lift of about 8 feet. Also, there is no brake, so if you let go, your load will drop. I use mine to lift iron plates out of pianos and it works fine. I got a jam cleat out of West Marine to serve as a way of quickly holding a load in place. You can use any way you like to tie things off once lifted, but I find this convenient.
530803
When using the dumbells, they are completely stable after you lift them off the stand or ground. I have not experienced the plates shifting at all once you pick them up and start using them.
2006078
Yes, and to be perfectly honest, they don't work very well. I still have to exert more force than expected to move the furniture. I wouldn't buy these again.