no key for fallboard clamp

[gordon stelter]

On mine the key code is written on the plastic with
white pen. a little "finesse" will also often help,
and a  little lubricant, although I've heard horror
stories about getting WD-40 anywhere near pianos. Can
someone recommend a  safer lube?
     Thump



--- Joe And Penny Goss <imatunr@srvinet.com> wrote:

> Hi Bill,
> Where is the master tumbler usually found on a lock?
> Is the rear one?
> Joe Goss RPT
> Mother Goose Tools
> imatunr@srvinet.com
> www.mothergoosetools.com
>   ----- Original Message ----- 
>   From: bill peterson 
>   To: Pianotech 
>   Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 9:16 AM
>   Subject: Re: no key for fallboard clamp
> 
> 
>   Have your kids and their friends pick it for you. 
> Some kids have amazing skill and inventiveness at
> picking locks.
> 
>   Bill Peterson Locksmith
>     ----- Original Message ----- 
>     From: Nichols 
>     To: Pianotech 
>     Sent: Sunday, November 27, 2005 8:42 PM
>     Subject: Re: no key for fallboard clamp
> 
> 
>     At 07:23 PM 11/27/2005 -0700, you wrote:
> 
>       Dear List,  
>           I acquired a grand recently that had a
> HANDS OFF FALLBOARD CLAMP on it.  The seller
> provided me with a key that she knew was the right
> key, it wasn`t and I have no key.  I can break the
> thing off, but I`d like to resell it if possible. 
> Any secret to getting this off without breaking it
> and w/o a key?
>       thanks,
>       Tom
>       Berthoud, CO
> 
>     The key should be like a small Master Lock key,
> and don't be so sure you received the wrong one.
> Many of those locks require a little finesse, in the
> form of inserting the key, and then pulling it out
> very slightly before turning. Otherwise, it may act
> as if it doesn't work at all. A locksmith could
> probably pick it and make you a key if that doesn't
> work. Cheaper than replacement.
> 
>     Good luck,
>     Guy
> 
> 



	
		
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