Klarinet Archive - Posting 000311.txt from 2003/06

From: "Ed & Carol Maurey" <edsshop@-----.ca>
Subj: Re: [kl] Needle springs...
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2003 19:01:08 -0400

Walter,

I've read it was none other than Theobald Boehm himself. He spring tempered
(quenching at the blue oxide color) English sewing needles. Apparently, in
the middle 19th century, they were a high carbon cast steel ideal for spring
tempering! I've never attempted to spring temper modern needles. They're
nickel plated these days. That might confuse the process a bit.

Ed Maurey

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From: <GrabnerWG@-----.com>
Subject: [kl] Needle springs...

> I just want to know WHO the heck decided to use needles as springs on
woodwind instruments?
>
> I just stuck myself on a needle spring for the THIRD time today. OUCH!!!!
>
> Walter
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