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Author: fuglen
Date: 2007-02-20 22:53
Today I discovered a large crack in my fairly new R13 vintage bell :-(
It goes all the way through the wood. What shall I do?... Repair it, buy a new bell or just leave it as is ?
I don't think this crack affects the sound of the instrument at all.
Thanks
www.peterfuglsang.com
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2007-02-20 23:43
Run some superglue into the crack to seal it.
Provided the rings are both tight, you shouldn't have any trouble with it.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: hartt
Date: 2007-02-21 01:03
How New??????????
Buffet may replace the bell if you purchased it very recently.
or talk with the dealer you purchased it from. They can contact Buffet.
Being in Denmark, you'll need to get on the Buffet web site to obtain their email address for your region.
http://www.buffet-crampon.com/
Also, if you use the superglue option, realize that Buffet (if they are willing to replace the barrel) won't replace one that's been glued together.
So, first contact buffet
If you haved no alternative but to use the Superglue, have a Repair Tech do it.........and a Tech who has done this before.
There are 2 types of Superglue used for this type of repair; the standard adn a very thin/runny glue.
dennis
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Author: fuglen
Date: 2007-02-21 06:15
I'm afraid replacement is out of the question (I bought it second hand).
I will ask my tech to glue it.
Thank's a lot!
www.peterfuglsang.com
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2007-02-21 10:22
I've played clarinets that are only working due to the superglue holding them together.
Provided the repair has all been well papered up afterwards, you shouldn't be able to see where te crack was. But make sure the excess glue that gets on the surface of the wood has all been removed so it doesn't leave a shiny patch after polishing.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: John O'Janpa
Date: 2007-02-21 11:23
Chris,
What exactly do you mean by "papered up"? I'm not familiar with that term.
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Author: tictactux ★2017
Date: 2007-02-21 11:52
Maybe he means the spilled-syrup-and-kitchen-paper thing. Small-scale-mopping...
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Ben
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2007-02-21 13:14
Yeah, 'papered up' is the term I use for sandpapering (or emery papering) up the filler to blend it in with the surrounding surface.
Start by carefully removing the excess filler with a file, thenwith 400 grit wrapped around a file (used in various directions over a wide area so you don't leave any scratches or hollows in te wood) then 1200 grit and then polish it up to match the finish on the rest of the joint.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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