Klarinet Archive - Posting 000268.txt from 1998/09

From: Chris Felts <cfelts@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Springs
Date: Tue, 8 Sep 1998 17:38:57 -0400

Bill Hausmann wrote:
>
> At 09:52 PM 9/5/98 -0700, Matt Palasik wrote:
> >There are special pliers you can order form ferre i dont have my catalog
> >here but they are designed specifically for installing springs. The
> >ends are4 square. One has a small slot in it which the spring slides
> >though. The other end has a small pointed screw in it. This is how they
> >work.push the spring into the hole as far as you can then put the screw
> >end against the falt end of the spring near the post and fit the other
> >end with the slot aroung the srping on the other side of the post. The
> >close the pliers tightly. The screw is small enough to push the spring
> >firmly into the post so it remains tight. also they are great for
> >removing springs. snap the spring short of the post and use the pliers
> >ion the oposite way using the screw side to push the spring out.
> >
> True, but if I am not mistaken, they are frightfully expensive. It would
> probably be cheaper tho have the instrument resprung professionally.

What about using a "punch" to install springs? Like instead of
hammering out the spring from one side, just use a quick punch from the
other side to get it out. If I would use a punch, could I just slide
the spring in from one end? Also, did anyone else not get the previous
message (the one that Mr Hausmann sent)? Becuase I sure didn't, could
someone please send me the URL where they are stored, I lost the address
:( Thanks!
>
> Bill Hausmann bhausman@-----.com
> 451 Old Orchard Drive http://www.concentric.net/~bhausman
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>
> If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is too loud.
>
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