[pianotech] Action locking

[Duaine Hechler]

chip tuthill wrote:
>
> I received a call from a moving firm today. They want a technician to
> disassemble a small grand prior to loading. They asked me to provide
> an "action lock"? As far as I know, the action in a grand is held by
> the "dags" cheek blocks, etc. and needs no further locking prior to
> shipping.
> Any idea what they are looking for?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Chip Tuthill
> Tuthill Piano Service
> Mancos, CO
> Associate Member PTG
>
My hunch, they are looking for something to hold the hammers in place so
they won't bounce

Duaine

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