Klarinet Archive - Posting 000888.txt from 1999/01

From: reedman@-----.com
Subj: [kl] A Clarinet
Date: Mon, 18 Jan 1999 19:14:54 -0500

Mark,

This is not that big of a problem. One of the points you mentioned is
that the flat spring is resting directly on wood. The chances are good that
the sping is embedding itself over time and this creates the sluggish
motion.
The single pin mechanism on the left hand should not affect this problem
unless there is binding in that mechanism already.

Here are some suggestions:

1. Remove the LHand levers to isolate the problems
2. See if the LHand levers move smoothly off the clarinet
(If they do not take it to a a qualified repair tech. It is not
dificult to correct, but you can damage it beyond repair if you
don't know what you are doing)
3. The flat spring should most likely be replaced
4. Replaced or not, the spring should have a slight bend where it
meets the wood so that it slides rather than digs. Apply
cork grease at this friction point
5. It would be best to fashion a metal slide piece where the spring
rests on the body. This you will have to have this done by an
experienced craftsman

Clark W Fobes

Clark W Fobes
Web Page http://www.sneezy.org/clark_fobes

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