Klarinet Archive - Posting 000586.txt from 2003/03

From: Claudia Zornow <claudia.zornow@-----.com>
Subj: [kl] Tenon binding
Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 16:57:23 -0500

I've recently developed a problem with my upper joint tenon binding to
my barrel socket. A search of the archives revealed a nice article by
Clark Fobes about how to determine where the problem is and use an emery
cloth on the barrel socket to remedy the problem. (I'm not sure I have
the guts to do this myself, but I can always consult a repair tech.)

A friend tells me that this problem is caused by the fact that I never
oil my clarinet's bore. (The clarinet is 15 years old, I've been using
the barrel for 2 or 3 years, and the problem is new.) Another Fobes
article in the archives states that he believes oiling the bore has very
little effect due to the superficial nature of the oiling and the fact
that in a short time it won't penetrate the hard wood.

Any other ideas on why this problem would arise now?

Thanks,
Claudia

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