Klarinet Archive - Posting 000180.txt from 2002/01

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausmann1@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Loose rings
Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2002 06:23:20 -0500

At 11:13 AM 1/8/2002 +0100, Ragnhild Kristine Brekke wrote:
>I've had this "problem" but was told it really isn't a problem; the rings
>will fasten again by themself as the wood moves. Mine became loose once due
>to cold weather and it didn't take long till they were fastened and
>"normal" again.

Yes, they will tighten up again in the summer, but in the meantime the
tenon sockets are subjected to a lot of stress, without the help the rings
are meant to provide. Better to tighten the rings, but not TOO tight.

Bill Hausmann bhausmann1@-----.net
451 Old Orchard Drive
Essexville, MI 48732 ICQ UIN 4862265

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