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Tenuous Tenon

Author: LJBraaten
Date: 2025-09-09 21:20

I have a new middle tenon that’s a little loose, I sanded down the edges a little too much, and the clarinet rocks a little. (After intervening with a little masking tape I found out it is also leaking a little.) I’ve seen other posts suggesting a thin layer of Tech cork over the existing cork rather than a whole new cork. My question is how do I safely clean off any remnants of cork grease without compromising the contact cement that’s holding the existing cork in place? Is sanding the only safe option? Any tips on installing the new cork so that the edges don’t catch and the new cork get ripped off while assembling the clarinet will be much appreciated!

Laurie (he/him)

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