Klarinet Archive - Posting 000363.txt from 1998/09

From: "BRENT A ERESMAN" <BERESMAN@-----.net>
Subj: [kl] Re: klarinet Digest 12 Sep 1998 20:15:01 -0000 Issue 480
Date: Sat, 12 Sep 1998 21:37:55 -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 taken from a larger size clarinet pad
is a very good substitute for tissue paper in this application. It's
stronger and lasts longer. It can be glued to something (like a wooden
matchstick--without the head, of course) to use as a handle.

Brent

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