Klarinet Archive - Posting 000025.txt from 1997/08

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausman@-----.com>
Subj: Re: 10 w 40 for Key Oil
Date: Fri, 1 Aug 1997 23:16:22 -0400

At 10:29 AM 8/1/97 -0400, you wrote:
>Yes, some do use automobile oil for their keys. I was told that
>manufacturers (Clarinets) use it also, as it is heavier then regular key
oil.
>I prefer Dura Lube-(just kidding).
>D.B.
>
>
>
>Someone Wrote:
>Since I live in the desert and it's hot right now,
>should I use a 10W30 or 10W40 weight oil?
>David C. Blumberg
>reedman@-----.com
>
>
I, too, have heard recommendations of motor oil for keys, especially for
saxophone. Personally, I think it is too heavy for clarinet. I have some
Bach rotor oil that came in a nice pin oiler that is much heavier than key
oil (which is basically de-scented kerosene) and seems to do the job well.

Bill Hausmann bhausman@-----.com
451 Old Orchard Drive http://www.concentric.net/~bhausman
Essexville, MI 48732 http://members.wbs.net/homepages/z/o/o/zoot14.html

If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is too loud.