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Author: wjk
Date: 2004-01-01 04:53
Sometimes, when using the Doctor's "cork grease" (Doctor Slick or Syntek), a small amount inadvertently gets near a tone hole and pad. Can this cause a problem ? (I usually try to carefully clean it from such areas).
Also, is it permissible to gently clean/wipe the face of a mouthpiece with a soft cloth? ( I do not run a swab through my mouthpieces; I usually pass a soft tissue through the mouthpiece to dry it after playing).
Thanks!
Post Edited (2004-01-01 05:04)
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Author: L. Omar Henderson
Date: 2004-01-01 16:12
(Disclaimer - I sell Doctor Slick and Doctor Syntek cork grease)
Both types of cork grease have been thoroughly tested and are nontoxic, will not harm wood, plating, pads, or hard rubber mouthpieces. It is good to remove any type of cork grease that inadvertently gets on these areas with a piece of soft flannel cotton cloth. I often get some on the mouthpiece because this is the last item treated with cork grease before adding the reed and ligature. I just wipe off my fingers with a tissue or cloth before inserting the mouthpiece when I remember to do it.
The Doctor
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2004-01-02 15:00
That reminds me. I also have a question (hopefully this thread doesn't die). I recently purchased a FB clarinet (minus the low Eb key). It does have the articulated G#/C# key which means I have that small cut out for a tone hole in the cork where the upper and lower joints connect. Is there a way to make sure I can prevent cork grease from partially blocking that hole while assembling the clarinet?
Alexi
US Army Japan Band
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Author: ron b
Date: 2004-01-02 16:54
Alexi -
I really can't imagine anyone using enough grease to clog a tone hole 
My Oehler system has the articulated G#/C# tenon hole. It needs only a small amout of cork grease infrequently, especially Doctor Slick, to keep things working properly. You may need to adjust the tenon fit rather than gobbing on the grease.
- r![[cool]](http://test.woodwind.org/clarinet/BBoard/smileys/cool.gif) n b -
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2004-01-02 17:25
Allright. I guess I was worried because I tend to use the old fashioned cork grease tube where it breaks off in huge chunks. I guess I should pick up some better stuff (like Doctor Slick). Just wondering.
Alexi
US Army Japan Band
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Author: ron b
Date: 2004-01-02 17:59
Huge chunks... ? hmmm. All you should need, Alexi, of any kind of cork grease, in my experience anyway, is a small amount, what you can smear on, not too heavily, with your finger. If you can see 'chunks' of it then it's too much.
I mention Doctor Slick because I've been using it for about a year and I like it.
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2004-01-02 18:08
Yeah. Funny cause I gave that advice myself in another thread. Time to start 'practicing what I preach". And I'm ordering some Doctor Slick in a short while.
Alexi
US Army Japan Band
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Author: ChrisC
Date: 2004-01-02 18:20
If the doctor is still in the house, I'd like to take the opportunity to ask what the difference is between Doctor Slick and Doctor Syntek, not just in terms of composition, but also in terms of application and usage.
Thanks.
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Author: L. Omar Henderson
Date: 2004-01-02 18:42
(Disclaimer - I sell Doctor Slick and Doctor Syntek - cork)
Doctor Slick is a plant derived blend of waxes and oils and is a product to replace petroleum based cork greases and used at about the same to slightly less frequently. Doctor Syntek-cork is a synthetic lubricant developed for the NASA space program and is a very, very slippery, whipped butter consistency grease. It is used much less frequently than normal cork grease.
The Doctor
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2004-01-02 18:51
Doc,
It cracks me up. Though most of your descriptions are very technical, I love how you can compare a lubricant developed for NASA to "whipped butter"! I love it!
Alexi
US Army Japan Band
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Author: Henry
Date: 2004-01-02 18:59
I have used Dr. Syntek for about a year and am generally very happy with it. When I recently was close to running out, I ordered another batch from the good Doc. When it arrived, he had sent me Dr. Slick by mistake. When I let him know, he immediately sent me the "correct" stuff. Superb service! Anyway, the description of "whipped butter" for the Syntek is indeed accurate. It goes on very easily. The "Slick" is MUCH harder in consistency and is more difficult to apply but, at least in my experiene, it lasts LONGER than the Syntek. So it is a toss-up between the two. I like them both!
Henry
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Author: Karel
Date: 2004-01-02 23:36
I also have both and if anything, prefer the natural "Slick". Works beautifully, and I love its smell.
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Author: jo.clarinet
Date: 2004-01-03 05:27
I've just ordered both, along with some other 'goodies', and am looking forward to trying them out!
Joanna Brown
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Author: jim lande
Date: 2004-01-04 03:42
I prefer the Dr Slick -- because of the smell and the feel. -- and once or twice a year I get chapped lips and it works great for that, too. I think the Syntak is more slippery and sometimes I use that the first time when I recork a joint. But I usually forget.
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