Klarinet Archive - Posting 000376.txt from 1998/09

From: "David C. Blumberg" <reedman@-----.com>
Subj: [kl] re:feeler gauge
Date: Sun, 13 Sep 1998 08:00:20 -0400

> 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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I've seen a piece of cassette tape used for the strip.
ps:
( I didn't remember that the ICA competition info was posted so early.)

David Blumberg
reedman@-----.com
http://www.sneezy.org/clarinet/Music/Blumberg.html

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