Klarinet Archive - Posting 000153.txt from 2001/12

From: "Patricia Smith" <pattiesmith@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Key oil and bore oil usage; was how often?
Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2001 18:24:15 -0500

Teri Herel writes:

As I understand it, there is no harm in over-oiling a horn other than making
a mess. The wood will only absorb what it needs and the rest will swab out.

Patricia:

Although what you say about the wood is true, the reason you don't want to
over-oil is that you risk getting the excess into the pads. I know that is
normally not all that likely, but I am quite obsessive when it comes to
caring for my horn, and sometimes, oil is not as thick as it may appear to
be, especially if one plays too soon after oiling.

Patricia A. Smith
pattiesmith@-----.net

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