Klarinet Archive - Posting 000162.txt from 2006/02

From: Curtis Bennett <curtis.bennett@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] E-flat barrell
Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2006 12:47:02 -0500

Indeed, the crack runs the length of the barrel.

On 2/11/06, Reedsoaker@-----.com> wrote:
>
> I agree that the tenon would preclude repair. If the size seems to bothe=
r
> your clarinet repairperson, go to an oboe repairperson. They perform mor=
e crack
> repairs, generally, than clar r/p (oboes crack more frequently than clar=
s),
> and are certainly used to the smaller diameter.
>
> The problem with Eb barrels is that there is just not enough room to pin
> them, plus I think pinning such a small piece will probably cause it to
> crack again. Also, the crack is most like into one of the tenons and onc=
e
> there can never be fixed. It is possible that you might be able to achie=
ve a
> temporary seal by using superglue, but that will most likely release at =
some
> point.
>
>
> Take care,
> Phil Feather
>
>
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