Cheek Lift

[Joe Garrett]

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David Vanderhoofven asked: "I am wondering, what is "Cheek Lift"?"
David,
It is the results of "racking" or "twisting" of the case, due to many =
factors, most of which is poor design, but can be caused by too =
much/improper restringing, etc.
The way to test for "cheek lift" is to face the Square Grand, right =
front..put both hands on the corner and push down. If the piano "rocks", =
then it has "cheek lift". Of course, if the piano is on carpet, it may =
still have "cheek lift", but you can't make the derned thing "rock". For =
me, it's also a visual thingee, I can see it as something is not =
"square"/"true". (I know, I'm weird. It's an affliction, I can tell if a =
room is out of square too!)
The main thing about "cheek lift", is, if the piano has it, be =
careful....be VERY careful, as anything you do will exacerbate it....to =
the point that the action is next to impossible to remove! DAMHIK!<G> =
It's also a good indicator that the plate will break, sooner than later.
Regards,
Joe Garrett, R.P.T.
Captain, Tool Police
Squares R I
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