on 11/26/02 1:20 PM, John Minor at jminor@uiuc.edu wrote: > I've had noises coming from fallboard (KEYLID, according to S&S > nomenclature) hinges on Steinway B's and D's off and on for a number of > years and would like to hear any time-tested remedies or suggestions. On > one instrument I've simply resorted to completely removing the hinge and > narrow board on the front of the fallboards to eliminate the problem, but > it just doesn't look right! > > > Thanks! > > John Minor > University of Illinois > > PS. Does anyone know why they made the hinged fallboard in the first > place? When did this start? I know our older S&S's don't have them. I'm > guessing more efficient manufacturing method. > > _______________________________________________ > caut list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives Hi John. I had the same problem here and I took a small punch to the hinge it self to tighten it on its hinge pin. This was a year and ahalf ago and it is still fine. I kept checking it as I was punching so I wouldn't get it so tight that is was a problem to fold down when opened Richard.
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