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Release agent

Author: Tony F
Date: 2011-06-26 09:53

I need to use epoxy/wood dust to plug a hole in a clarinet body which penetrates through to the bore. I plan to use flexible brass shim pressed against the inside of the bore by a block of compressed foam to provide a form for the bore end of the plug, but I'll need a release agent. I'd welcome any suggestions on what I propose and any suggestions about release agents. The clarinet is an old Pruefer, whick looks in good order apart from this. Looks like there was a small (4-5mm) knot in the timber near the middle joint tenon cap, and it has worked loose. I noticed it when I was replacing the cork, it came up with the old cork. This instrument had had a persistent feeling of stuffiness in the bottom end of the chalameau register which has so far defied me. Looks like this might nail it.

Tony F.

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Re: Release agent

Author: David Spiegelthal ★2017
Date: 2011-06-26 11:47

I've used Teflon tape (a.k.a. 'pipe thread tape' or 'plumber's tape') wrapped around a wooden dowel, for just the purpose you describe.

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Re: Release agent

Author: Tony F
Date: 2011-06-27 16:26

Many thanks for the tip, David. Worked like a charm.

Tony F.

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