Klarinet Archive - Posting 000091.txt from 2011/11

From: "Lars Kirmser" <music_trader@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] clarinet hardware question
Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:02:22 -0500

Flat springs on clarinets often reside in what is referred to as flat spring
"body saddles" or flat spring "body cradles". To make the flat springs
operate without undue friction, the manufacturer wedges small rectangular
pieces of metal (usually) in the base of these channels just beneath where
the spring tail rides. Another method to avoid wear and sluggishness, is to
carefully install a gently rounded bend at the end of the spring where it
touches the saddle, with a round-nose pliers. Be careful though, as you can
easily snap the end off the hardened steel flat springs and ruin them
instantly. I place a dab of Teflon grease at the point of contact, and the
action is effortless.

Lars Kirmser, technician

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>
> A while back... I took my clarinet apart (all the keys off) and cleaned it
etc... and I noticed at the bottom of the C# and B keys (F# and E) these
nasty oily plastic things were wedged in. I just yanked them out and
wondered what kind of moron did that.... my clarinet didnt work after that.
I sent it to be repaired and noticed cigarette paper now replaced the
plastic. What was that and why is it there? thanks Tom (Buffet R13
clarinet)
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