[CAUT] Fallboard locks

[Jeff Tanner]

On Aug 21, 2007, at 10:09 AM, TJGRAVES wrote:

> Hi List
>     I was wondering what kind of fallboard lock you have. Because  
> currently
> we have the "Hands Off" lock that are only about 3yrs and the locking
> mechanism is already broke and they need to be replaced since it  
> doesn't
> look like it can be repaired.  Has anyone had good luck with the Jaras
> fallboard lock that Schaff sells?  From the picture it appears to  
> have a
> regular pad lock that looks like can be replaced if it ever breaks.
>
> Thanks
>
> -- 
> Tony Graves RPT
> Piano Technician
> School of Music
> Ball State University
> Muncie, IN 47306
> (765) 285-0053
>

Fallboard locks cause torn up pianos.  We don't use them.

UGA used a bra style structure that fit over the entire front of the  
piano.  A steel bar locked it in place behind the legs and it was  
padlocked.  Only faculty could have a copy or check out a key.  I  
liked it very much.  I believe they were custom made there at the  
university shop somehow.
Jeff



Jeff Tanner, RPT
University of South Carolina



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