Klarinet Archive - Posting 000399.txt from 2004/06

From: RichChPlay@-----.com
Subj: [kl] lubrication of rods/posts (was: Buffet Evette clarinet)
Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2004 21:45:39 -0400

on 6/17/04 12:31 AM, Gary Truesdail wrote:

>Noisy keys is not due to plating probems. The key hinges or the hinge
>screws have become worn, leaving space between the two. You can
>eliminate some of the noise with a thicker or heavier key oil, (key oil
>does not come in graded thickness like automotive oil but you can find
>oils that are not as fluid that will fill up the gap between the screw
>and the hinge tube. You should leave this to a competent repairman as
>some oils you might find can also be corrosive and cause problems. I
>have used fishing reel oil on old clarinets and have not yet had a
>problem. That oil/grease is formulated to resist the corrosive effects
>of salt water and it seems to never thicken after years of use
>(evaporation) although you probably should oil you keys twice a year.
>The thicker oil is only a temporary fix and you should see a repairman
>like Tim Lawrence in Sacramento to have the keys swedged.. He can make
>your keys better than new.

I had a repair tech pack the rod at the lend of my Low E key with a form
of axle grease to quiet the action. Made it faster, too, and it lasted a
few weeks before the clatter returned.

David

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

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