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Re: Tenon Cork Fixes

Author: Chris P
Date: 2009-10-06 22:54

I'd most likely replace the entire tenon cork as that's a relatively simple operation for anyone set up do this kind of thing all the time.

If the tenon is really loose in the socket without the cork, I build it up with superglue and wood dust, then turn it down to make it a good fit.

PTFE tape is fine, but it's very slippery stuff so be sure if it's the middle tenon you bind up with it, you should hold the clarinet by the lower joint as the tenon is more likely to seperate and the lower joint and bell can fall off if held only by the upper joint.

The best thing to do is have the tenon cork replaced if it is too loose.

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

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