Hi Scott,
I have one of these that I service regularly. Chris is right, remove the "cheek block" screws and remove it as you would a Steinway grand fallboard assembly. If you need to remove the fallboard from the blocks, there are little screws that keep the hinges attached to the blocks. Just be sure you have room to reattach everything. I has to take the assembly apart to replace a key top. If you take
everything apart, it will take
at least five minutes to put it back together. Don't ask....
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-04-2018 11:05
From: Christopher Purdy
Subject: Taking apart a Steinway console
Scott,
The 1098 fall board is connected to the key blocks as you suspected. Also, the blocks are screwed in from the bottom. But there are two screws for each block. Take out those four screws and the entire assembly lifts out together.
Chris
Original Message------
Hi everyone,
I'm wondering if anyone has seen this design: the piano is a 1958 Steinway console, about 44". I was attempting to do some tuning and regulation for a family member, and couldn't find any way to get the fallboard/ key cover assemble off. No screws on top, nothing lifted off. The ONLY thing I could see was a screw at either end under the key bed that likely held the blocks on (like a grand). It looked like the blocks and hinged fallboard assembly were one unit.
I was unable to test my theory--the screw under the key bed refused to budge, and because I had flown in for the week I didn't have any drivers big enough to get good purchase.
Was this a common design at one point? Next time I visit I can try again (need to get the fallboard off to deal with lost motion), but not a customer and not too critical.
Most importantly, any suggestions for dealing with a very tight screw oriented this way (screwed up from below)?
My normal way of dealing with tight screws would be to put a soldering iron tip on it for a few minutes to let it expand the wood. I'm afraid that even if I bring a large driver when I return it still may be stuck...
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Scott Cole, Registered Piano Technician
Serving Southern Oregon and Northern California
(541)601-9033