Klarinet Archive - Posting 000011.txt from 1999/03

From: LeliaLoban@-----.com
Subj: [kl] bass clarinet bell
Date: Mon, 1 Mar 1999 14:39:40 -0500

klarinet@-----.org

On Sun, 28 Feb 1999 Fade2Orion@-----.com wrote:
> I have a silver plated bass clarinet bell with the low Eb key on it. Ive
seen
> some older bass clarinet bells and felt sick after viewing the inside of the
> bell.
> Im afraid my bell might be on that same path as i cannot find an effective
way
> to clean the inside out. The swab i was provided with is not completely
> covered so the metal would scratch the silver.
> Any suggestions?

If the only problem with the swab is the bare metal weight, try dipping it in
tool grip compound. Hardware stores sell several different brands. It's a
molasses-thick plastic in a can (like a small paint can). You dip whatever
you want to dip and let it dry for a few minutes. When dry, it's flexible
enough to bend a bit. You can re-dip as many times as necessary, if the first
coating isn't thick enough. On something like a swab weight that doesn't have
to take a lot of abuse, a coating will last a long time, so if you don't have
a can of this stuff at home, bum a dip from a neighbor with a well-stocked
workshop.

Lelia
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