Klarinet Archive - Posting 000879.txt from 1998/09

From: "Cox, Graeme" <Graeme.Cox@-----.nz>
Subj: RE: [kl] oil?
Date: Thu, 24 Sep 1998 00:32:03 -0400

I have a recorder repair manual that recommends "cold-pressed almond oil",
whatever that is... Maybe that will work for clarinets too. Does anyone know
what "cold-pressed" means and where to get it?

Graeme Cox
Graeme.Cox@-----.nz

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Brian Catchlove [SMTP:bcatch@-----.au]
> Sent: Thursday, September 24, 1998 1:22 AM
> To: 'klarinet@-----.org'
> Subject: RE: [kl] oil?
>
> I use almond oil as suggested by my local repairer. It is readily
> available and a small bottle lasts a very long time. A common feather
> (clean) also makes an ideal applicator although the pads need to be
> covered (cigarette papers are adequate) to prevent them being oiled too.
>
> Brian Catchlove
> Queensland Symphony Orchestra
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: line ringuette [SMTP:lringuet@-----.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 1998 10:44 AM
> To: klarinet
> Subject: [kl] oil?
>
> Can someone suggest a good, high-quality brand of bore oil?
> I think my A clar has needed some for a while now...
>
> Is there something I can prepare at home?
> help?
>
> (i've only seen the commercially available stuff "woodwind bore oil", by
> whatever manufacturer and I've never used any of that stuff yet on either
> of my R13's.)
>
> Line
> lringuet@-----.net
>
> p.s. I live in Canada (windsor, ont.) we have the same weather as Detroit,
> MI: very hot, humid summers, and moderately cold (i hope) and dry (though
> not Alberta-dry) winters.
>
>
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