[pianotech] Fallboard Retainer Device (Steve)

[Carlos Ralon]

I use a 1" strip of "Velcro". A 1" square sticks under the fold of the fall 
at the bass end, a 1" square is stuck in the plate area. I then cut a strip 
to fit tightly between the the 2 squares. It also comes in colors to match 
the piano. Easily removed and nothing shows. Installs in one minute and at 
no cost as I have a field of Velcro growing nearby.
Carlos Ralon, RPT

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mr. Mac's" <tune-repair at allegiance.tv>
To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2010 12:24 PM
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Fallboard Retainer Device (Steve)


On Dec 30, 2010, at 6:18 AM, Stephen Grattan wrote:

> Ours vary in that yours is fastened by a screw and mine is more like a 
> spring lined with felt. I actually like yours better as it is more 
> stationary. …

Steve,

The stationary concept I demonstrated was mainly for pianos in university 
practice rooms that I service.
btw: the link has changed for continuity to a new location:
http://pianostuff.kamcam.com/techgoodies/video/device.html

However, your concept should definitely be more adaptable for field use like 
James would like to have.
I sincerely believe he and others on this list would be greatly interested 
in your design.

Looking forward to some pics.

Keith

PS - As an side: I actually have used one other method of retaining the fall 
board on a grand piano.
         Once I drilled a hole through my mother's fall board into the 
stretcher block? and installed a wood tapping screw.
         She was a piano teacher in her time, and this worked without fail 
and to her satisfaction.
         The piano has since moved on to another person, and that retaining 
screw is still in use today.