Klarinet Archive - Posting 000913.txt from 1998/05

From: Cmdr Herel <CmdrHerel@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] My radical triple case solution.
Date: Sat, 16 May 1998 02:56:52 -0400

In a message dated 98-05-16 00:24:45 EDT, lringuet@-----.net writes:

<< I have a quick question: where could I purchase some of this foam, for my
case?
I have a Leblanc Double (with R13's inside). My A clar. is snug enough,
but the upper joint on my Bb isn't, and I want to change the foam to make a
tighter fit. I spent alot of $$$ on a great overhaul last year, and don't
want any damage to be done from my horns knocking around in the case!
Thanks in advance!
>>

Foam core board can be purchased at any craft or art supply store. I use a
1/4 inch sheet glued on top of plain old insulation styrofoam sheets - enough
to build up the needed thickness of about 2 inches. Foam core is nice and
firm and you can make good crisp edges with a utility knife. I then used very
coarse sand paper to finish shaping out the inserts.

This is a very nasty, messy job. Keep a vacuum handy because you'll have
little styrofoam balls sticking to EVERYTHING in sight!

Once the insert is done I use acrylic upholstery velvet for the fabric. Works
beautifully. ;) It is expensive though, so you don't want to mess it up.

Teri Herel.

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