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Re: Question for techs....tools!??

Author: jbutler ★2017
Date: 2011-07-24 01:10

The two most common sizes of pivot counterbores are .100 (Selmer) and .110 (Buffet). I run across an occassional .095 (top joint Selmer)and .105. I imagine if your doing older Albert system instruments you probably will see most anything. I would order as I needed by measuring the pivot head with a digital caliper or other measuring device. I threw my old Ferree's away after I got my Kraus set. Yes, they are expensive but good tools make money not cost money.

I agree with Chris P on the tone hole issue. The three piece set with handles (the old Eric Brand set) from Ferree's is good to get out small chips from the edges but if used aggressively can get you in trouble. I use them seldom and when I do just take a couple of turns and then run them anti-clockwise to burnish. Don't waste your money buying the ones that don't have handles. They tend to chatter and make a bigger mess than what you started with.

The collet tool from Ferree's is used best in a small bench vise. It expands the tube rather slowly so patience is needed. I use my swedging pliers more often. I find using several different pliers is better than the one they sell that has different holes drilled into it. One can't get to some key ends because of the design. There is a maker of specialty woodwind pliers, Marius Kowalski. I think J.L. Smith sells some of his pliers. Marius doesn't sell online and you would have to contact him directly. Send me an offline email and I'll send you his imformation if you want.

Post Edited (2011-07-24 01:12)

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