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Author: Contragirl
Date: 2000-04-23 18:18
Well, the oiling swab is this big puffy thing that absorbs the oil, and it has instructions. I didn't put much in my bore, I used a q tip to put some in the bore, then ran the swabby puff through. So it should be ok, right? I need to find a better oil, I don't trust the stuff I have. Where do I get this Sweet Alomond oil? I'm going to talk to my teacher about more tomorrow.
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Author: Don Berger
Date: 2000-04-23 19:29
I use what is known to chemists as a bottle brush, putting quite a few drops of oil into it [after brushing the bore and cleaning out old cork grease etc from tenons and sockets], and "brushing" until all the interior has a slight "shine". It improves exterior appearance also. Its best to have all the normally-closed pads removed, but by "drying" the pads right away with a cloth, I haven't ruined any. The oil has a cleaning function also, as part of even a minor wood clar overhaul. Try it, Don
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Author: Don Berger
Date: 2000-04-24 16:07
Yes, others [and I] seem to prefer the "sweet" almond oil, [slightly colored?] which may not say "bore oil" on its label. There are a number of translucent bore oils marketed via major cl maker names, I don't know about their compositions, but what I have used appear to be quite satisfactory, tho somewhat less viscous. This subject has been thread-and-post discussed, with several of our BBoarders going into research detail, L Omar Henderson and Paul, most recently. I suggest you "Search the Phorum" for that info, perhaps asking your specific questions. The subject IS important re: our good horn's health, IMHO. Don
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Author: gRAHAM
Date: 2000-04-24 21:31
hi,
When I use oil I always just put some aluminum foil over all the pads to kkep the oil off.
Graham
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Author: Contragirl
Date: 2000-04-25 03:32
It says in the instructions to cover the pads with Wax paper. The instructions are pretty vivid, I guess. I'm not going to oil it much anymore, my teacher said not to worry about it.
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Author: Don Berger
Date: 2000-04-25 15:29
Right, C G, I used the word "sparingly" elsewhere, and have since wondered from whence it came! I saw it now on bottles of LeBlanc bore oil while trying to find out it's composition for here. It does apply, and I endorse the use of pad protection. Luck, Don
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Author: Lelia
Date: 2000-04-25 17:37
I've found plastic kitchen wrap to be an easy way to protect the pads, since the wrap will stick to itself and make a pretty good seal. I oil (yes, sparingly!) on a New Year's and 4th of July schedule, and I oil a used clarinet to clean it when I first bring it home -- except for the one that the previous owner had already greased down as if she were getting it ready to barbeque! I spent the time on that one soaking some of that oil *off* the wood.
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