Klarinet Archive - Posting 000764.txt from 1998/09

From: "Mark Charette" <charette@-----.org>
Subj: Re: [kl] Solid Aluminum Clarinets?
Date: Mon, 21 Sep 1998 20:10:59 -0400

>In a message dated 98-09-21 19:21:55 EDT, GTGallant wrote:
>So Mr. Kloc, how about building an aluminum R13? Great Idea!

Personally I'd like to see a composite graphite clarinet. Lightweight,
low thermal conductivity, low thermal expansion, relatively easy to
manufacture, strong, and pretty easy to do finish work on (after
spinning, cutting, shaping, and boring).

The finished product could look just like wood, too!
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