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Author: oian
Date: 2014-05-02 09:29
I don't know if this is a common problem, but the floor peg on my LeBlanc Bass tends to slip because it is difficult to properly tighten the supplied "wing nut". It also doesn't seem to grab the peg very well. Here's a solution I came up with which holds very well and doesn't slip. This is probably due to a couple of factors. 1 The longer handle tightens better. 2 the set screw seems to be made of a harder material and "grabs" the rod better.
Get a set screw with the correct thread and length. You will also need an appropriate allen wrench. Both of these items can be found in most hardware stores and the cost is minimal (about 1$). Cut off the long end of the allen wrench leaving just enough to fit into the set screw. Using a good epoxy, glue the cut end into the set screw (be careful and don't get any glue on the threads, don't ask how I know that). See attached photo (next post). Tighten it into the rod holder just enough to keep it from slipping, as the set screw grabs the rod better, it doesn't take too much force.
Post Edited (2014-05-02 09:44)
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Author: Steve L
Date: 2014-05-02 15:49
I find that a bit of grease on the threads helps in getting clamps tight, it also stops the threads from wearing. This apples to neck clamps and ligatures as well.
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Author: BobD
Date: 2014-05-02 18:02
or....replace the peg rod with an aluminum one which is softer metal and allows the screw to grab it better.
Bob Draznik
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Author: sbrodt54
Date: 2014-05-02 18:28
Or for a variation you could always just replace the lock screw for around $10. Typically that fixes the problem easily.
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2014-05-02 18:44
You could always have grooves machined into the floor spike for the screw tip to locate into.
Have you seen the Benedikt Eppelsheim floor spikes? They have a single helical groove machined into most of the length of the floor spike which makes for millimetre accurate setting!
http://www.eppelsheim.com/en/instruments/contrabass-clarinet/
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2014-05-03 23:08
I used to have the same problem with my Selmer. I solved it by filing several groves in the peg at the point I would tighter it to the bell.It prevented it from sliping. I still had to turn the screw very tight but it would never slip again.
ESP eddiesclarinet.com
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Author: bill28099
Date: 2014-05-05 21:25
I fixed my slipping Buffet peg with a piece of clear plastic tubing cut to length. Given all the vents down to low C are on the body the tubing is only ~2.5" long. Keep a few pieces of various lengths in the case just in case I run into a high chair. Just slip the tubing over the peg, insert and tighten. Now I have had the ball fall off and go rolling around the floor. Some fine day those screws need a bit of purple locktite or nail polish.
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