What to do with an old piano

Is it worth the time and effort to pick apart an old piano for scrap? My next door neighbor has an old beat up one that he's looking to get rid of and he offered it to me, but before I take it or not take it, I just wanna know if I should use my time for breaking other stuff down if there isn't much inside a piano worth picking it apart for, or if it's worthwhile to dissect it.

Let me share a few examples of easy piano makeovers and a few repurposed pianos. I've also shared my own simple piano makeover.

The Pianos

If you're wondering how to get rid of a piano, you're in luck. Here are several easy ways to get rid of an unwanted piano - and most of them for free

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I took this non-working early 1900s upright quartersawn “tiger” oak piano and re-purposed it into either a desk or possibly a ‘barista bar’ (fancy phrase for a coffee cabine…

Everyone loves a piano. They're beautiful works of art; true conversation pieces.We love them so much, that we've got three of them right now at Bunch Auctions coming up in our June regular auction and Catalog. If you decide to place a bid on this gorgeous Steinway or one of our others, remember not to leave your old piano in the dust. No one ever wants to throw out their old piano, even when it has become non-functional. Instead of kicking it to the curb, teach that old piano some new…

Comments and questions on an earlier posting suggested interest in what was done with the left-over keys from a piano repurposing project.As stated in that post…

Upcycled pianos. Check out The Piano Gal Shop's past work and ideas for piano upcycling. The Piano Gal Shop specializes in repurposing pianos.

An old, unrepairable upright piano can be repurposed into a unique desk with some time and creativity. This is a guide about turning a piano into a desk.

How to Repurpose a Piano Into a Bar/Drinks Cabinet: Bought this old belling piano for $120.00 for the sole purpose of making a Bar/drinks cabinet. But most say from the start, this project is not for the person looking for a quick project. There is a lot of work involved and took months to complete. …

Comments and questions on an earlier posting suggested interest in what was done with the left-over keys from a piano repurposing project.As stated in that post…

If you don't play the piano, you've probably never had much use for a piano bench. However, don't dismiss them just yet. I found this one on the curb for free when I was still living in Lincoln. It was in decent shape. Just needed some paint and a fresh idea. To be honest, it was dark and early when I picked it up and I wasn't even sure what it was. All I knew was that it was wood and it was free. I've always wanted a nice bench or footstool at the end of my bed so that's when I got the idea…