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Re: Swedging a key

Author: Chris P
Date: 2006-09-04 16:32

Is that the LH B lever or the RH B key?

If it's the RH B key, the end play could be due to the lower pillar being bent or loose (check the F#/C# key for end play - if it's tight then it's just the lower pillar, if there is movement in both the E/B and F#/C# then the upper pillar that holds both keys could also be bent or loose), but if it's the LH B lever, that's due to over fraising during assembly and it's easy to do a barrel graft on this one.

And if it is the RH B key, this key can't be swaged as the barrel is solid - only the ends are drilled to take the point screw which will mean an insert will need to be fitted.

You should be able to tighten up the point screws (both top and bottom ones) to take out the play, but it will leave a large gap between the pillars and the key.

I assume it's an Opus II you have, judging by your screen name - so the point screws should be headless permitting a good amount of adjustment. Make sure the key still moves while you tighten the screws, and if it binds, back off the screws until there's a very small amount of play in the key.

But to be honest, your clarinet should have never left the factory or have been sold with it being like this, and it should be sorted out under warranty.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.

Post Edited (2006-09-04 16:43)

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