I have just started the process of regulating my piano after sanding hammers. I am using Reblitz 2nd ed. as a guide. His first step for regulating an upright action (console in this case) is to check the letoff rail to make sure the jack toes are centered on the button cushions. He says to adjust the rail in or out but I can't find anything to allow me to move it. The left side is aligned perfectly but the right side needs to be adjusted back. Am I missing something?

Thanks,
mnmmqt

It is a Pratt & Read action btw

How is the letoff rail (that holds the buttons) attached to the rest of the action?

It's usually done with a bracket with a long slot in it, allowing in-and-out adjustment, like this:
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Often the bracket is open at one end, making it look like a two-tined fork.

--Cy--

The regulating rail is held in place by screws in metal forks. Loosen the screws and move it forwards or backwards, then tighten the screws again.

Before you do anything, turn all the screws to make sure they will turn and not break. You want to break them before you start all your other work, so that you can repair it and not have to do everything over again.

Get a strip of magnetic tape about a foot long, and a strip of framers mat board. A framing shop will give you scraps. Fasten the mat board to the tape, and trim it. This will give you a strip 1/8" thick that will stick to the strings. Place it at the strike point, and adjust the letoff so the hammers just touch the strip.

Thanks Cy I found it. The adjustment screws were buried where I couldn't see them without a flashlight. Now I just have to wait for my toolkit to get here so I can get at them without breaking anything.

BDB, Thanks for that idea with the mag strip. I will give that a try once I get the right tools, etc.

BDB, Thanks for the idea. It made me suddenly realize that I had a refrigerator door covered with magnets. Several of them are the kind you buy at fairs and such. They are about 1 1/2" by 2 1/2" and yes 1/8" thick. It worked perfectly. Thanks.