Klarinet Archive - Posting 000174.txt from 1996/05

From: Steve Fowler <sfowler@-----.COM>
Subj: Re: Oiling query
Date: Wed, 8 May 1996 18:45:27 -0400

> I have a student who recently purchased a clarinet from a pawn shop. She
> had it overhauled and it seems to be in good condition although it looked
> really dry. I showed her how to oil it and within a week and a half's time
> it was oiled three times and it still looked dry. What recommendations are
> there? Should it continue to be oiled until it looks healthy, or should we
> hold off on oiling for some time? (How long?)
>
> Thanks,
> Lynn
>
>
Lynn,

If you are up to it, take the instrument entirely apart and soak the
inside and outside with a good bore oil, preferably Naylor's.
Continue to oil it daily until no more oil is absorbed into the wood.

Let the instrument sit for about a week. Afterwards, you will be able
to wipe off any residual oil, swab the inside well, and put the
instrument back together again. I do this with nearly every clarinet
that comes into the shop, and it makes a _big_ difference! It brings
the instrument back to life!

If you are unsure about what you are doing, take or send the clarinet
to a good repair shop. They will know what to do.

later,

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