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Author: Roxann
Date: 2014-10-22 03:48
I use a Ton Kooiman thumb rest. Yesterday during a rehearsal, the entire mounting plate popped right off the clarinet, along with the two thumb rest screws I use to mount it. One of the two holes in the clarinet is definitely larger than the other. Luckily I was able to remount the plate and finish the rehearsal. My concern is it happening again. I think I probably need to glue the two screws in place, but am not sure what product to use. Elmer's (water based glue)? I may need to remove the screws at a later date, so I know that Super Glue isn't an option. Any suggestions on what to use that will be effective and will allow me to remove the screws at a later date? As always, "Thanks!"
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Author: fskelley
Date: 2014-10-22 05:03
Marine Goop (hardware store) will be perfect for a plastic or rubber clarinet, wood may be another story especially if well oiled. I use MG for all manner of things musical and for photography. In fact I have a thumb rest on a Lyrique attached with MG.
Totally removable also. Just start pulling on a corner and, it'll put up a fight but will come off bit by bit. Be patient and when you're done, no damage to anything. Doesn't matter whether it's a day or a decade old.
I do believe I have identified yet ANOTHER benefit of ebonite over grenadilla. Is anyone keeping score?
Stan in Orlando
EWI 4000S with modifications
Post Edited (2014-10-22 05:06)
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Author: derf5585
Date: 2014-10-22 05:49
One could also use Kangaroo Glue LOL
http://www.kangaroopaints.com.sg/pro_1.htm
fsbsde@yahoo.com
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Author: GLHopkins
Date: 2014-10-22 06:27
Have it repaired properly. Doing a half-arsed job will not last, and will make repairing it properly more difficult and more costly in the future.
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Author: Tony F
Date: 2014-10-22 09:04
If you enter "Oversized thumb rest screws" in the search box on EBay you may find what you need. If you're not equipped to sort this yourself, have a tech do it. It's a minor job and should only take 5 minutes.
Tony F.
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Author: BobD
Date: 2014-10-22 10:04
Those of us who do woodwork will often stuff steel wool info a screw hole that has become stripped or oversize.
Bob Draznik
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Author: Steven Ocone
Date: 2014-10-22 15:09
I repair a lot of thumb rests. They can be tricky. Glue is most likely a temporary fix. The suggestion for oversized screws is good but is best done by a repair tech. The depth of the hole has to accommodate the screw. Many times we have to move the holes to a new location. This case doesn't sound that serious.
Steve Ocone
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Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2014-10-22 16:16
I agree that this is an easy fix FOR A TECH, and is NOT a do-it-yourself project.
Anyway, I seem to recall that there are three screws that hold the mounting plate in place. Could this have been the initial problem?
.............Paul Aviles
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Author: pewd
Date: 2014-10-22 17:59
Good advice, and bad advice above.
I like GLHopkins' answer.
Take it to a good repair shop.
- Paul Dods
Dallas, Texas
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Author: Tony F
Date: 2014-10-22 18:22
"Anyway, I seem to recall that there are three screws that hold the mounting plate in place. Could this have been the initial problem?"
Some models have 2 screws, some have 3. Mine have 2.
Tony F.
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Author: Roxann
Date: 2014-10-22 20:07
The mount that I have requires only 2 screws rather than 3.
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Author: BobD
Date: 2014-10-23 08:32
Whether some task is "do it yourself" depends on yourself's talent.
Bob Draznik
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Author: fskelley
Date: 2014-11-02 08:48
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Just thought I'd show my Lyrique with thumb rest attached with Marine Goop and cheap but effective padding. Original adjustable thumb rest would not go high enough for my comfort. So I removed the base (safely stored away with 3 tiny screws to put back any time I want to), and attached the business end with goop. As I said before, easy to change any time, and nothing permanently altered. If I'd asked a local shop to do it, would have cost $$, might not have been what I wanted (then what, another visit and more $$?), much more time and trouble.
And no, the fix isn't pretty, but it gets the job done- which is the main thing. And nobody more than 2 feet away would know the difference anyway, especially on the back of the clarinet under my thumb. And this is from someone (me) who works hard to minimize tarnish and other visible blemishes on my instruments. I could have been a lot more careful and done a better looking job (if it mattered to me), mainly by using a newer tube of MG that was still easy flowing- I use the stuff until it will hardly move, LOL.
Stan in Orlando
EWI 4000S with modifications
Post Edited (2014-11-02 08:57)
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