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Doublereed Archive - Posting 000028.txt from 2007/04

From: "Angela Wells" <oneflute1oboe@-----.com>
Subj: RE: [DR-L] forked F adjusting screws
Date: Tue, 03 Apr 2007 19:25:46 -0400

Phil and List,

>There are two adjusting screws on my regular Loree, NZ serial (2000-2001 or
>so). The one futher down (towards the bell) on the instrument regulates the
>closure of the F resonance key. It hits a rod that is part of the E key.

Yes, I agree. That's the E key to F resonance key regulation screw.

>The one just above regulates the opening height. It is attached to the
>outer ring of the D key. The key connections criss-cross, the rod extending
>from the E going above the one from the D.

I disagree. If you tighten that screw, you close down the D and F (little F
bis key between F# and E) keys when they're in the open position and create
lost motion between your E and F (the E key moves before engaging the F
key). If you loosten it, you open up the D key and create lost motion
between the D and F. You don't want to mess with that unless you're
correcting a lost motion and key opening problem in the D, E, and F keys.

Assuming that nothing on your oboe is bent or improperly set up, the amount
of opening of the F resonance key is controlled by the thickness of the pad
on your D key. However, since the E key is the first open hole for forked F,
it should be taken into consideration also.

If you don't like your forked F, talk to your technician about the opening
heights of your E key and F resonance key. They can explain to you the pros
and cons of changing those key heights, and try a few different things to
see how you like it.

~Angela
(working on that instrument repair technician badge!)
http://oneflute1oboe.livejournal.com/

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