Author: kdk ★2017
Date: 2014-12-16 04:08
Dan Shusta wrote:
> Gordon NZ is, IMO, a very reputable clarinet repairman. Here's
> his advice:
>
> http://test.woodwind.org/clarinet/BBoard/read.html?f=1&i=391909&t=391900
>
The post you linked to yours is actually my reaction to Gordon's post one entry higher in that particular discussion. If you follow the link, which opens my post, you can then go to the one just before it to see Gordon's full response.
I'm not a tech, but like most clarinetists, I've experienced this problem more than once. My basic approach is, as already suggested, to try to gently rock the barrel side-to-side to try to break the bind between the barrel and the tenon. Once the bind (not the tenon) is broken, the barrel will come off in the normal way. Twisting as you rock will help. One thing I'd add that I forgot to mention last year is that you can sometimes get a better grip on the barrel to twist it by putting a couple of rubber bands, doubled around to fit snugly, around the barrel to improve your grip. I actually have some rubber cloths that are meant to make it easier to get stuck jar lids loose. Rubber bands can be made to work the same way.
I think, as I re-read the posts, that I'm uncomfortable as well with pushing wedges into any opening you create by rocking or twisting. First of all, you may break the wedge. Second, you may damage the bottom of the barrel, especially if it's ringless. Third, once you break the bind, you should be able to move the barrel easily over the rest of the tenon, so wedging to preserve the opening shouldn't be necessary, and trying to pry the barrel up with a wedge creates an opportunity for damage (see 1 and 2 above).
Bent keys are always a danger in freeing a stuck barrel. Either check for these yourself or have a good tech look at the top joint.
Karl
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