Klarinet Archive - Posting 000821.txt from 2000/05

From: "Aaron Hayden" <aaron@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] repair question
Date: Wed, 17 May 2000 22:33:56 -0400

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----- Original Message -----
From: "Aaron Hayden" <haydenmusic@-----.com>
Subject: Re: [kl] repair question

> Unfortunately, there is not a one size fits all spring. Round needle
spring
> sizes range from .018 - .064, some sizes come in different lengths. Also,
> they are many sizes(length & thickness) for flat springs. Company's
will
> not sell you 1 spring of a certain size, you must order at least 1 dozen
of
> the same size. You need to know what size springs you will need to
> replace. Usually the old spring is taken out & measured with a
micrometer.
> If the spring is missing or broken into the post, they must be fitted, by
> trying several different sizes. As for flattening the end of the spring,
> you need a steel bench block or an anvil on a vise, lead is too soft and
> will only make a nice impression of the spring in the lead. If you use
> blue steel, an anvil on a vise is also too soft. Some technicians will
> heat the end of the spring red hot, an immerge it in oil to soften the end
> before flattening the end, I personally try to avoid this practice, as you
> loose some of the temper of the steel(where it comes out of the post) &
this
> can cause a mushy feeling in
> the action.
> Now for pads. Pad sets are sold for the most popular brands of
> instruments currently on the market. Pad sizes for the clarinet will
start
> from 6.5mm to 20 mm. On metal clarinets, I rather use a tan or white kid
> skin pad. The tone holes are rather sharp, especially if they're not
> rolled. Also a problem with metal clarinets, is that, the tone holes are
> not level, and must be leveled to attain a proper & solid seat of the pad.
>
> Aaron Hayden
> Aaron Hayden Band Instrument Repair
> http://www.haydenmusical.com
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Scott Lipcon" <slipcon@-----.edu>
> To: <klarinet@-----.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2000 4:24 PM
> Subject: [kl] repair question
>
>
> > Hello,
> >
> > I've seen a few good quick tutorials on this list and on sneezy
explaining
> > how to do some basic repairs, such as tenon joints and pad replacements.
> > I learned quite a bit from reading about them. A few years ago I
> > overhauled an old clarinet from info I learned on this list and other
> > places. Now, I have just bought a silver clarinet, and I'd like to
> > overhaul it - I know its never going to be a great instrument, but I'd
> > like to hear it play. I enjoy working on it, and it will be a nice
> > project. In any case, my question is with regard to springs: it is
> > missing a few, and a few more are probably in need of replacement. Can
> > someone write a short summary on how to replace needle springs? Also,
> > where can I buy a few springs (10 or so)? (I also need pads, I don't
> > think I have enough to repad this clarinet, so any suggestions on where
to
> > order a set of pads would be appreciated)
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Scot
> >
> >
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