This idea by Clive Whittfield, a very clever Kiwi, was posted today on VAF in answer to a question. I liked the idea so much that I had to reference it on this website for future use and so that I do not forget. The pictures pretty much tell the story with just a little description in words. I did ask Clive if I could do this and you can see his response below.
Materials required are a length of PVC pipe, some twine and and hooks formed out of short lengths of wire. Duct tape over where necessary to stop scratching and an old tee shirt threaded over the prop/spinner to minimize scratches here too complete the ensemble.
Twisting the PVC pipe with one hand while guiding it with the other, the cowl in any position with the ‘locking device screwdriver’. Once the cowl has been lifted into position and the device ‘locked’ it is now securely suspended and can easily be maneuvered to line up the piano wire hinges. Removing the cowl is simply a reversal of the fitting process.
Lower Cowl Lifting. The start, the cowl is on the floor.
The Locking Device is a screwdriver.
The Cowl Being Raised by Turning the Pipe
Done! Almost.
So Quickly Done. Save this Tool. Tape the Twine to the Pipe in Storage.
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