Dear Folks, Regarding the falling fallboard. Use a Bullet-stop! What is this you may ask??? Take a look at your center-pin assortment holder. The long skinny wooden-box-type with the sliding brass covers. That little button with a spring under it (which holds the covers in place) is the creature in question. This would give you a positive-lock on that puppy...and easy to install. They are sold in Woodworker catalogues...look under cabinet-parts & pieces. They come with a striker-plate, which is secured by a small brad or nail. All you need to do is drill (1) small hole for the Bullet-Stop & bang (1) small brad to the key-cover. If you want a real antique look... use the one from your center-pin-holder!! Hope this helps. Truly, Jeffrey T. Hickey RPT ps- If the fallboard trys to shift away from the spring, use one on each side. Should work!
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