Klarinet Archive - Posting 000024.txt from 2002/08

From: "Stan Elias" <elias1@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Hi, new to the list and have a swab problem.
Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2002 18:47:32 -0400

The tech I use has a device of his own design consisting of a long rod with
a tiny corkscrew at the end. He places the butt end of the device into a
drill press and holds the joint with the stuck swab against it. Jogging the
drill press motor is usually enough to catch the fabric in the screw so that
the joint can be withdrawn leaving the swab behind. Clearly, it takes a
practiced and delicate hand to use this device without causing serious
damage to the bore of the joint. I have had swabs extracted from my oboe
twice over the past five years, and the bore has never been touched. If you
like, contact me off-net (elias1@-----.net) and I will put you in touch with
my tech.

Stan Elias

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