Klarinet Archive - Posting 000711.txt from 1997/04

From: oliver@-----.EDU (Oliver Seely)
Subj: Cork cement -- need a testimonial
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 1997 14:34:02 -0400

I do all of my own cork replacement but I've never hit on a cement that is
particularly satisfying. The stuff that gives the tightest, longest joint,
for me
at least, is epoxy but scraping off the old stuff in between changes is a real
pain. It seems to like to bond at the molecular level and just doesn't want
to let go after it sets. The stuff which is sold routinely for cementing joint
corks is what appears to be a concentrated shellac. I've had varying results
with that. The worst stuff I ever used is hardening automobile gasket cement.
Some kind of gritty powder is added to it, maybe diatomaceous earth which
reduces its adhesive properties. Anyone want to give me a testimonial?

Oliver