Joel writes: << The simple fix I initiated was: 1. put the pins in the hinges. 2. take the tip of the pin with channel locks. 3. break the tip off of the pin. a. A hacksaw makes an effective cut too. However, be prepared to be called to several faculty meetings to explain and defend this solution. It is worth every minute.<< I think the philosophy here is that the stage crew keeps an eye on pianos, and I get along good with them. They have actually caused as much damage as anybody, but we are all getting better at putting covers on them anytime they are moved. It seems to focus a little more care on them. I intend to line the walls of the storage room at keybed level with about a 10 inch strip of carpet to bump the keybed and lid profiles that take such a beating. Students that are practising duo piano, etc. are allowed to request the lids be removed. They seem to be willing to risk the occasional damage in service to unrestrained and full use of the equipment. I am contracting with the school to maintain pianos, but not to determine use. If they tear something up, the resources are there to make it right. Since I don't get paid to explain stuff, it works for me. >>I still open the lid of every grand slowly and give it a small shake before going to full stick. >> Me too. It only had to happen once to spook me, forever. Regards, Ed Foote RPT http://www.uk-piano.org/edfoote/index.html www.uk-piano.org/edfoote/well_tempered_piano.html <BR><BR><BR>**************<BR>Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape.<BR> http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489</HTML>
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