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    You might be able to use shorter "lifting straps" with your existing winch to do the deed in the same way as with just heavy ratchet straps.
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    I learned some about the forces required to make bent laminations from the video about the making of Stienway pianos. "Work around from the center outwards" . The bending and clamping is shown right at the begining.

    Last edited by Maurice Mcmurry; 04-26-2024 at 9:43 PM.

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    The Steinway factory tour was one of the best things I ever did in NYC. It's too bad that they have now eliminated it. My wife and I tried for years to get tickets to the tour on one of our trips to the city, and when we finally were successful, it was a big day! I'd love to go back...

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