D. L. Bullock wrote, "I understand and agree that tilting a grand over
using the lyre is risky and is not a good idea, ..."    -- TILT! --

I re-read Lynn Bullock's original post (as apparently few others have)
and he DOES NOT use the lyre as a fulcrum.  The two long-side legs are
attached and become the fulcrum (each supporting 1/2 the load).  The
lyre, resting on spacers as the piano comes level, is only supporting
the center of the piano, bearing a _vertical_ load while the third leg is
attached.

Every comment since Lynn's post has been in error.  Some were pretty
hot, too.  DLB is owned an apology by all these unwashed band-width
wasters.  ;-)

(( Robbie, could this please be the final word on this tiring, and
inaccurately quoted, subject? ))

Respectfully,

Robert Linnstaedt

 [ I've watched lots of grand piano movers at work -- some were obviously
 [ inept -- and I enjoyed the exchange on the subject.  I'm sorry if Mr.
 [ Bullock's descriptions were inaccurately perceived by others, and I'm
 [ glad for his patience.  Thanks to you for this note which helps explain
 [ things.  I think the topic is now about "wound down".  -- Robbie