Klarinet Archive - Posting 000587.txt from 2004/01

From: RichChPlay@-----.com
Subj: Re: [kl] [clarinet] care of clarinet (more helpful hints)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 00:13:06 -0500

on 1/17/04 10:58 AM, Patricia A. Smith wrote:

>A bottle of key oil with a needle applicator is another necessity,
>especially in dry climates. I have found that one tiny drop where the
>keys can bind, then CAREFULLY wiping off the excess with either a q-tip
>or the edge of a cloth, does wonders to keep joints from binding.
(SNIP)
>Also, what is sold as "key oil" sometimes is a bit too thick.
>Sometimes, trumpet valve oil or even French horn oil is a better option.

What is sold as key oil is often just garbage.

Nye Clock Oil (from your local clock repair shop) has been a staple of
repair techs for decades, going back to Hans Moennig.

The kind of oil that is wanted (according to the techs I've talked to) is
something that won't separate and get gummy after it is exposed to air.

The Clarinet Doctor (Sneezy sponsor - it sounds so much cooler than
"woodwind.org") makes a good key oil in a handy needle applicator
container. I've been using that recently.

David

David Niethamer
dnietham@-----.edu
http://members.aol.com/dbnclar1/

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