Klarinet Archive - Posting 000362.txt from 1998/09

From: "BRENT A ERESMAN" <BERESMAN@-----.net>
Subj: [kl] Leaks
Date: Sat, 12 Sep 1998 21:37:54 -0400

Dave Lane wrote:

> A tissue feeler guage is probably the best, nondestructive
do-it-yourself
> method
> for isolatingleaks. Cut about a 3/16" wide strip and place it between
the
> pad and
> the seat. Lightly close the key and pull, noting the tension required to
> remove.
> Work your way around the pad, looking for even pressure all around.

I have found that a piece of fishskin from a large clarinet pad works very
well in this application. It is stronger, lasts longer and isn't affected
by moisture. It can be glued to a small stick or other implement to act as
a handle.

Brent Eresman

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