Klarinet Archive - Posting 000195.txt from 1995/07

From: David Niethamer <niethamer@-----.BITNET>
Subj: Re: Cleaning keywork?
Date: Sat, 22 Jul 1995 21:13:35 -0400

On Sat, 22 Jul 1995, Lee Callet wrote:

> In a message dated 95-07-21 18:07:40 EDT, you write:
>
> >Also, what method do you use to apply grease to cork? I find that I
> >need to
> >rub it into the cork by hand to get it to spread evenly, but this
> >gets it
> >on my hands which gets it on the keywork...
> >
> >
> Tom...this is an easy one. Wipe your hands thoroughly after you put on the
> cork grease. Then.....play the clarinet. Lee Callet
>
I grease my corks carefully *before* putting my clarinet away for the
day, thus eliminating the need to wash my hands or foul my keys. I don't
seem to have any problems with my corks getting dirty, so it works for me

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