Klarinet Archive - Posting 000207.txt from 1996/04

From: Steve Fowler <sfowler@-----.COM>
Subj: Re: hairline cracks: anyone had experience?
Date: Mon, 8 Apr 1996 20:01:48 -0400

> Has anyone had thin, hairline cracks in wooden clarinets show up? I
> posted a message about this just before the big server crash. Is this how
> larger, "actual" cracks get started? Should one worry?
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> Bill Fogle
> Washington, DC
> bfogle@-----.edu
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Bill,

"Checking", as it's called is common in wooden instruments. It is not
anything to worry about, but is something that you will want to keep
an eye on. If you have not oiled the wood lately, you may want to
consider it. Oiling helps reduce expansion and contraction of the
fibers. If I may be of any more help, please let me know.

later,

Steve

Steve Fowler (sfowler@-----.com)