How to Fix a Clicking Key on a Steinway Grand (caused by a loose key lead)

A Steinway Grand in a college practice room has a pronounced click when you release the key. The problem turns out to be a loose key lead in the key which is repaired by swedging the key lead tighter in the hole.
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[@juanferrequetglas4444]

that guy practicing Chopin’s 1st ballade hahahah

[@markedel6771]

I have pliers from Renner that squeeze the lead.
Love your tip.

[@saltlakepianoservice]

I love those pliers! They use to sell them from Steinway but don't anymore. I wondered where I could get some. Thanks for the info!

[@_otroll5393]

Who's that guy playing ballade in the background? I wish them the best of luck lmao. such an amazing piece

[@saltlakepianoservice]

That piano is in a practice room at the Utah State University, surrounded by practice rooms. Lots of repertoire being played at pretty much any hour of the day!

[@enecitoleoveras8208]

We have Diapson Grand Piano at church and it has the same problem as that, clicking Bb key

[@johnbell913]

Too harsh butcher with the screw driver and hammer like a junk yard mechanic on a beautiful Steinway, Is he certifies from Steinway?

[@saltlakepianoservice]

Ha ha! Yes, I am factory-trained and authorized by Steinway. What tool do you like to use to swedge leads?

[@thomastereszkiewicz2241]

I was a bit surprised when he put the top part of the action, the hammers, vertically aside. I never do that. the clicking noise that some hammers make have many causes, he was just showing one cause I guess.