After two days of hard work, we were able to disassemble the piano and lighten it up a bit. It was a hard job and I'm not sure I would recommend it or do it again, but the old piano going to make a great desk one day.
We watched numerous videos and reviewed several articles. Few of them really gave a full picture of the process and we had many trial and error experiences.
We removed all the strings making up the "harp" and also removed other parts trying to access the cast iron frame. Every string was held by a small "knob" that poked through the cast iron frame. Of course, the cast iron frame had to, somehow, be lifted over the little knobs and this was very difficult.
After tipping and turning and whacking and hacking on the parts and pieces we got it apart! The cast iron frame is now ready for the scrap pile and the piano is partially re-assembled and has been placed in storage.
Doug took a nasty hit to the shin, but he assured us he would be fine.
I could never have done this by myself and I'm so grateful to Doug and Katie for their hard work.
- The footers will be started tomorrow and inspection is scheduled for Tuesday.
- I think removal of the old drywall might take place sometime this week too.
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