Klarinet Archive - Posting 000280.txt from 1998/09

From: Matt Palasik <mattp169@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Springs
Date: Tue, 8 Sep 1998 22:32:42 -0400

sorry im not fmiliar with all the tool terminologies. Please tell me
exactly what you mean by puch. I know most srpings can be carefully
forced out by pushing them with needle nose pliers. BUt teel me what
you mean by "punch"

Chris Felts wrote:
>
> 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
> > Essexville, MI 48732 http://members.wbs.net/homepages/z/o/o/zoot14.html
> > ICQ UIN 4862265
> >
> > If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is too loud.
> >
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> -Chris Felts
>
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> -Charlie Parker
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