Klarinet Archive - Posting 000600.txt from 2003/04

From: "Raycraft" <raycraft@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Frozen-on barrel: HELP!
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2003 00:38:56 -0400

> Here's what works for me when separating stuck clarinet parts: I've cut a
> rectangle from a bicycle tire tube and use it to grasp the parts. That
way
> I can get a good grip without having to press hard enough to bend
anything.
>
> > Ideas?

I was going to suggest something like that, too. But I wasn't sure if
it was a good idea, ( just because it works for me doesn't
mean it's a good idea, right?) ;-) I'm not any kind of expert. But I have
a flat rubber circle that is about the thickness of inner tube rubber,
and about 5' in diameter, that was made for removing stubborn jar lids.
I had used in on occasion, on a clarinet that I had a few years ago.
But I was always afraid I would damage something, the tenons
in particular. So after that I always made sure I used enough cork
grease and I didn't have that trouble any more.
Sue

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