Klarinet Archive - Posting 000083.txt from 2010/02

From: "reedman99" <reedman99@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Buffet Chaddash Bb Clarinet Barrel
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:16:43 -0500

It is caused by shrinkage of the wood ... whether permanent or temporary ...
caused by a loss of water at some point & probably oil, too. Rings can be
shimmed with paper or similar thin material or rings can be shrunken ...
using a ring shrinking device. Try oiling the barrel first with a product
like those sold by the Doctor, Omar Henderson. Good luck.

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From: "g" <kahngr@-----.edu>
To: <klarinet@-----.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 8:08 AM
Subject: [kl] Buffet Chaddash Bb Clarinet Barrel

> Hello:
> I have a Chaddash Bb Clarinet barrel. The top ring comes off when I
> disassemble my R13; not loose enough to rattle... I do not believe it is
> from lack of humidity, as I keep a damp (distilled water) Planet Waves
> humidifier in (Buffet) case -- which is further kept in a zippered Olathe
> bag.
> Are these rings a simple friction fit? Or, is a tad of a glue or epoxy
> used? I have two other similar Buffet barrels, with nary a problem. As
> to age(s), my 'net was made in 1999, and I'd assume barrels to be of
> similar vintage.
> Any/all suggestions -- 'specially if you've experienced (and repaired!)
> similar -- will be very much appreciated!
> g
> :-)>
>
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