Klarinet Archive - Posting 000492.txt from 1996/12

From: Steve Prescott <mipresc@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: humor?
Date: Wed, 18 Dec 1996 00:51:56 -0500

>On Tue, 17 Dec 1996, Steve Prescott wrote:
>
>> I found this message on the Klarinet list. I thought I'd post it here for
>> your amusement
>
>> >Somebody knows what kind of glue can I use?
>> >Is "super glue" good for that task?
>
>I'm completely ignorant to these issues. Steve implies that Super Glue
>is not suitable for use as pad glue. I'm sure he's right, but I have
>no idea why. What is it about Super Glue which makes it unsuitable?
>
>Neil

Neil,

I thought I posted this "humor" on the repair list. I guess coming
from my view (trained tech.) this seems rather humorous. I didn't intend to
offend anyone. Anyway, clarinet pads are "floated in." This requires a glue
that will melt with heat; "super glue" is not such a glue.

Steve.

Steve Prescott
Instrument Rep.Tech./ Clarinetist
Indiana State University
mipresc@-----.edu