Klarinet Archive - Posting 001143.txt from 1997/10

From: Kathy Beatty <kbeatty@-----.com>
Subj: Re: broken needle spring question
Date: Sun, 26 Oct 1997 13:58:23 -0500

Thanks, Steve. I'm doing this as a learning exercise, not to save money.
Although
I'd like to have the clarinet be playable when I'm done (I've got to
replace ALL
the pads, yet), as I said, it'll be my first clarinet lamp if my repair
work is
not successful. Rest assured I will take my R-13 to a repair shop when
it needs
work.

I really appreciate the information.

Kathy

steve goodson wrote:
>
> First, since you are most certainly dealing with a very old instrument,
> apply some penetrating oil (Ferree Tool's Corrosion Cracker is best, Liquid
> Wrench is not bad) to the post at the point where the old spring is broken
> off. Assuming you don't want to invest in the proper tools for the job,
> after the oil has set for a day or so, take another needle spring or equally
> small sharp pointed object, and TAKING GREAT CARE NOT TO DAMAGE THE POST
> drive the old spring butt out by tapping it with the pointed object.
> Remember that the end of the spring is flared and that it only goes out one
> way! After you've carefully measured the required length for the new spring,
> clip it and flare the end with a hammer. Insert the new spring in the post
> and pull it through with flat jawed pliers. Set the tension by bending it,
> and you should be good to go. Please be advised that repair shops have
> special tools that make the job a lot easier, and that I tried to address
> the issue from the point of view that you did not wish to make such an
> investment.
>
> Practice long tones every day!
>
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