Klarinet Archive - Posting 000640.txt from 2003/09

From: "Buckman, Nancy" <nebuckman@-----.edu>
Subj: RE: [kl] When an old clarinet smells
Date: Tue, 23 Sep 2003 13:12:23 -0400

Take all the keys off. Scrape the pads out of the key cups (carefully =
so you don't scrape up the cups), and remove old corks and felts, and =
then wash in tepid soapy water (any mild dish detergent will do). Dry =
everything off good (watch out for the springs). If springs need to be =
replaced, do it now. Replace corks and felts with new ones and repad the =
cups. Then I always rub my fingers with *a little* key oil and then rub =
my fingers on the rods and screws to lightly oil them. Wash your hands =
when done. Then all that remains is to put your instrument back =
together and seat the pads and level the keys and corks/felts. I wear =
gloves when doing this to keep finger prints off the keywork. If you =
aren't worried about the prints, then you can skip this part. The =
gloves are nitrile (I am allergic to latex) and they must fit snugly.

Nancy

Nancy E. Buckman, CPO, AFO, Technical Assistant
School of Health Professions, Wellness and Physical Education
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD 21012-1895 USA
Phone 410-777-2316 Fax 410-777-2233
E-mail nebuckman@-----.edu

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