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  • 1.  Replacement Cheek Block Hold-Downs

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 08-11-2025 22:37

    I have an old York piano that has been refinished, but they removed the cheek block hold-downs and didn't replace them.  This is the action that has a flat metal piece instead of a pin sticking out of each side.  Attached are a couple pics of the cheek block with holes for the hold-down.  If anyone has a couple of these lying around or knows where one might find one, or even a description of what it looks like, dimensions, etc., I'd be grateful.  TIA.



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    Paul McCloud, RPT
    Accutone Piano Service
    www.AccutonePianoService.com
    pavadasa@gmail.com
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  • 2.  RE: Replacement Cheek Block Hold-Downs

    Posted 08-12-2025 07:56

    Hi Paul. Looks like the hold-down was just a flat piece of steel shaped appropriately. Maybe some 1/8" steel flat bar from the hardware store, a hacksaw, a drill and a file would do the trick.



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    Terry Farrell
    Farrell Piano Service, Inc.
    Brandon, Florida
    terry@farrellpiano.com
    813-684-3505
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