Klarinet Archive - Posting 000057.txt from 2008/01

From: clarni bass <clarnibass@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Pad repair clean-up (?)
Date: Sat, 05 Jan 2008 13:31:27 -0500

What type of glue did you use?

If it isn't a heat-melting glue then just try scraping
it off with something that won't scratch the wood,
like a (shaped) piece of plastic, nail, whatever you
have that won't damage the wood.

If it is a heat-melting glue then it should probably
be possible to peel it off or scrape it off the same
way. If it's shellac then it might be harder but maybe
still possible. For shellac and heat glue you can also
try heating something, like a screwdriver, and then
touch with the non scratching part of it to melt the
glue and quickly wipe it off while it's hot (becareful
not to just spread more on the wood).

I think some solvents can leave marks on wood or at
least on stained wood so I'd be careful. I think
alcohol will get shellac off but I've never checked
what it will do to the wood of a clarinet.

--- Richard Diamond <rad512@-----.com> wrote:

>
> Hello,
>
> Last night, I repaired a double-bladder pad on my
> the lower joint of my clarinet. Unfortunately, my
> hands were dry and I slipped slightly while
> inserting the pad. As a result, there is a small
> amount of Micro pad cement that has adhered to the
> back of the lower joint.
>
> While the cement is dark and blends in with the
> Grenadilla wood, I certainly don't like the thought
> of leaving this substance on the instrument. Do any
> of you have any constructive feedback for helping me
> with the clean-up?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Richard Diamond
> Marietta, GA
>
>
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