Klarinet Archive - Posting 000138.txt from 2007/02

From: "David Glenn" <davidglenn@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] A Question for the Repair Gurus
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2007 08:56:52 -0500

Hi Angelia
(which syllable is accented?)
I see the experts didn't respond yet so this is a reply from a practising clarinetist who often repairs his students' instruments.
I don't know about putting nail polish on springs.
I assume you mean the F/C key?
In that case there _should_ be a cork which more or less elimminates play between the left hand and right hand keys. (Felt will not do here!) The cork is generally glued onto the top part (coming over from the right hand key). Perhaps an average thickness for this cork would be about 1mm? Please someone correct me if necessary. In any case it should leave only a hint of play between the two keys. They still need to move freely. Use glue which holds on wood and metal.
Hope this helped.
David

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Datum: Thu, 15 Feb 2007 23:05:10 -0500
Von: "Angelia Fagg" <arfagg@-----.com>
An: klarinet@-----.org
CC:
Betreff: [kl] A Question for the Repair Gurus

> OK, actually two questions.
>
> First, some of my flat springs are starting to show tiny rust spots. I
> think I remember reading somewhere that you can cover them with clear nail
> polish to slow it down some. Does this really work, or should I replace
> them?
>
> Second, the left hand F/B key doesn't immediately connect with the right
> hand one any more. There isn't any cork on either piece, and for the life
> of me, I can't remember whether there's supposed to be!!???!!
>
> TIA,
> Angelia
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