no key for fallboard clamp

[John Fortiner]

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OR - if you really want into it right now - the tumbler mechanism is held in
place by a split drive pin which is easily accessed with a pin punch ( as I
recall about a 3/32" punch ) from the outside of the lock mechanism.  Once
this pin is pushed out of the way, the entire tumbler assembly will also
slide out, releasing the clamping portion of the hands off lock.
How do I know ??  Some kid did it to a lock in a school here.  Be careful if
you remove that pin as you can also easily drop all the tumbler pins all
over the floor upon removal.  damhik. :-(
 
John Fortiner
Billings, MT.

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From: bill peterson [mailto:wpeterson2@socal.rr.com] 
Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 9:16 AM
To: Pianotech
Subject: Re: no key for fallboard clamp


Have your kids and their friends pick it for you.  Some kids have amazing
skill and inventiveness at picking locks.
 
Bill Peterson Locksmith

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Nichols <mailto:nicho@zianet.com>  
To: Pianotech <mailto:pianotech@ptg.org>  
Sent: Sunday, November 27, 2005 8:42 PM
Subject: Re: no key for fallboard clamp

At 07:23 PM 11/27/2005 -0700, you wrote:


Dear List,  
    I acquired a grand recently that had a HANDS OFF FALLBOARD CLAMP on it.
The seller provided me with a key that she knew was the right key, it wasn`t
and I have no key.  I can break the thing off, but I`d like to resell it if
possible.  Any secret to getting this off without breaking it and w/o a key?
thanks,
Tom
Berthoud, CO


The key should be like a small Master Lock key, and don't be so sure you
received the wrong one. Many of those locks require a little finesse, in the
form of inserting the key, and then pulling it out very slightly before
turning. Otherwise, it may act as if it doesn't work at all. A locksmith
could probably pick it and make you a key if that doesn't work. Cheaper than
replacement.

Good luck,
Guy




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