Klarinet Archive - Posting 000094.txt from 2002/06

From: Richard Bush <rbushidioglot@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Hopefully not too dumb a question...
Date: Tue, 4 Jun 2002 12:45:50 -0400

The correct way to replace a pad that has fallen out is to
properly install a NEW pad. There is no way to reposition an
existing pad back to its previous and exact location with
total success. In an emergency, Lacy Schroeder's suggestion is
good advice...but be careful, though, as the heat must deflect
off the pad cup in such a way that it doesn't fry an edge of
the pad being reglued or damage the body of the instrument nor
key corks that surround the area.

Lacy Schroeder wrote:

> Do you still have the pad? If so, and it still has the glue on the back
> of it, you can put the pad in place, and take a lighter and heat the
> outside of the pad cup to melt the glue. Of course, you can take the key
> off first if it's in an easy spot.
>
> The only dumb question is the one that doesn't get asked! :)
>
> Lacy
>
>
>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: C & B Sabal [mailto:jomalu@-----.com]
>>
>>It's been a while, and I've forgotten...what is the "correct"
>>way to replace
>>a pad that has fallen out? I've been playing on & off for
>>about 20 years
>>and I don't think I ever learned to do it myself (along with
>>other things).
>>Going to the shop takes too much time and money for things like this.
>>
>>Also, any pointers on the necessary things one should have on
>>hand at home
>>for basic repairs?
>>
>>Thanks for the help!
>>
>>Barb
>>
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