Klarinet Archive - Posting 000305.txt from 1998/09

From: Chris Felts <cfelts@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Springs
Date: Wed, 9 Sep 1998 16:19:40 -0400

Bill Hausmann wrote:
>
> At 03:51 PM 9/8/98 -0500, Chris Felts wrote:
> >> 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!
>
> The special pliers function as a punch, both to back old broken springs out
> and to set new ones in. By the way, the Klarinet archives are at:
>
> http://www.sneezy.org/clarinet/Databases/KlarinetForm.html

Thanks a ton!!!!
> Bill Hausmann bhausman@-----.com
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>
> If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is too loud.
>
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