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Author: benny
Date: 2001-03-25 22:23
Recently got a LeBlanc. Not sure if it's an LL or not, but pretty sure it's a model 1176 dating to 1979. Apparently it was cracked on the upper joint and the repair was made by "shrink wrapping" in a plastic sheath. Anyone know of this technique and whether it can be removed? Looks rather funky and I'd like the integrity of the wood to show again. Any suggestions or comments?
benny
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Author: jbutler
Date: 2001-03-26 02:17
Never heard of it before...... I can't answer the second question without seeing the clarinet. How attatched is it? Is it something that looks like it can be peeled off?
John
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Author: ron b
Date: 2001-03-26 03:31
Benny -
Are you sure it's plastic? I mean, you probably are sure but -???- that's a new one on me too. Does it cover the whole joint, end to end? How does it fit around the holes, pillars and other stuff? John's right - he'd have to examine it to figure it out. Looks yucky huh? :
- ron b -
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Author: Gordon (NZ)
Date: 2001-03-26 12:03
It could be "heat-shrink" tubing, slid over and heated to shrink it around the instrument. Nifty idea for a temporary crack seal if tone holes and posts are not involved. If it is this it will cut through easily with a sharp hobby knife, being careful not to cut the timber.
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