Klarinet Archive - Posting 000664.txt from 2003/09

From: "Buckman, Nancy" <nebuckman@-----.edu>
Subj: RE: [kl] When an old clarinet smells
Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2003 09:11:44 -0400

When I was being taught repair of clarinets, we placed the wooden =
clarinet bodies (no keys or springs) in an oil "bath" for a week. When =
it came out it was wiped clean and dry. Clarinets that need oil usually =
need new springs (not always, but usually). The oil is wiped off after =
being removed and when clean and dry, it is resprung. I think Walter =
does something along this line too. Maybe you were taught differently. =
Putting the keys back on is relatively simple. Seating pads and =
leveling pad cups is the harder part, along with fitting corks and =
felts.

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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