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Author: Karel Vahala
Date: 1999-10-31 06:16
I am the happy owner of a new R13. I recall reading somewhere that it is good to use wax at the joint surfaces to minimize water absorption. What type of wax? Any advice appreciated. Karel.
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Author: Eoin
Date: 1999-11-01 12:38
You should apply cork grease to the end grain of your joints about once a week. This prevents the wood from swelling, which might cause it to stick. After a while, you won't need to be so diligent, as there will be grease left over from last time.
This is in addition to the cork grease that you apply to the corks anytime they get to stiff.
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 1999-11-01 14:52
Eoin,
<br>That's the 1st time I've heard that one. I sure don't want cork grease on my tenon ends, but YMMV.
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Author: michael
Date: 1999-11-02 02:17
Eoin wrote:
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You should apply cork grease to the end grain of your joints about once a week. This prevents the wood from swelling, which might cause it to stick. After a while, you won't need to be so diligent, as there will be grease left over from last time.
This is in addition to the cork grease that you apply to the corks anytime they get to stiff.
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I have been wiping my clarinet down each time I finish. I don't "wipe" the corks, but I do try to get the cork grease off the joints (I've been using a Q-tip.) It looks nice and clean, but I don't want to be doing something that could cause harm over time. Is cork grease harmful if left on?
Michael
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