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Re: Did my first repad

Author: perryg114
Date: 2007-09-06 13:35

Yes the black will rub off but sometimes is a little stubborn. A Dremel tool with a cotton buff wheel and jewelers rouge does wonders for the keys. Best to buff them with them off the instrument before you glue the pads on. Also the flame can cook the pads if you are not careful. You need to puncture the pads before heating them so they won't swell. The lighter is hard because it is hard to control where the heat goes. The torches are more focused so you know where the heat is going and also you will get less soot.

Yes there is a specific order to removing the keys. Trial and error and eventually you will learn the sequence. Practice taking them off and putting them back on again. Once you get a little practice it only takes a few minutes to take one apart and put it back together. Those needle springs will get ya even if you are careful. It is best to have your tetanus shots up to date. The top section is the easiest to start with.

Here are some good articles.

http://www.musicmedic.com/info/articles.html

http://reviews.ebay.com/How-To-Repad-A-Clarinet_W0QQugidZ10000000000748423

http://www.woodwind.org/clarinet/Equipment/Care/PadReplacement.html
http://www.woodwind.org/clarinet/Equipment/Care/TenonCork.html

http://www.shwoodwind.co.uk/HandyHints/LeakyPads.htm

Good Luck

Perry

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