Klarinet Archive - Posting 000243.txt from 2001/01

From: "Lacy, Edwin" <el2@-----.edu>
Subj: RE: [kl] Epoxy for ring on tenon socket?
Date: Mon, 8 Jan 2001 11:03:00 -0500

> I use Ferree's ring shrinking press.
> [.....]
> If you would like to buy one for your own personal use, the price is
$670.90 plus
> shipping.

I'm surprised no one has mentioned the home remedy for loose rings that I
was taught. While I'm sure the press mentioned above is the "correct" way
to solve the problem, my solution costs quite a bit less than $670.00. Take
a piece of material from ladies' nylon hose (if your wife will let you have
one!). Remove the ring, stretch the nylon material over the end of the
joint and replace the ring. the ring should be sufficiently tight at this
point. Then, remove the excess nylon material by one of two methods -
either cut it away using something very sharp, such as a single-edge razor
blade, or use a match or lighter to burn the material. Nylon melts at a
very low temperature, so the wood or plastic of the clarinet should not be
damaged. There will still be a little excess material after this burning
process, and it can be cut away as above. Be very careful, because the
melted nylon material is very hot, and can drip on your skin or clothes,
causing some uncomfortable burns or unsightly additions to your wardrobe.

After a period some 20 years ago when my Buffet had not been played for an
extended period in the winter, all the rings were loose. I used the method
suggested here, and have never had another problem with loose rings in the
intervening years.

Has anyone else ever done this?

Ed Lacy
EL2@-----.edu

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