Klarinet Archive - Posting 000221.txt from 2001/01

From: Richard Bush <rbushidioglot@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Epoxy for ring on tenon socket?
Date: Sun, 7 Jan 2001 18:46:54 -0500

I use a ring shrinking press to tighten rings. Many repairmen have this
equipment. If you live in a dry climate, no amount of humidifying is
going to swell the wood back to the point that the rings will again be
tight.

I can't guess what others charge for this service but I charge $10 per
ring.

I don't recommend any kind of glue or epoxy. Paper shims are safe to
use, so is one or two thickness' of cheese cloth.

If the top ring on the bell is loose, there is also a very good chance
that the bottom ring might be loose. Only a ring shrinking press with
the proper dies will take care of that one.

If your clarinet is worth more than $50, I would advise having it done
professionally.

Yours Truly,

RB

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