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Re: Oiling

Author: Micke Isotalo ★2017
Date: 2016-03-07 13:34

Key question to me is what kind of treatment or what kind of oil gives the best protection against moisture-induced decay of the wooden body of a clarinet - not so much what's most "natural", what's most effective in regulating the humidity level of the wood, etc. Another question of importance is of course possible harmful side-effects.

Anyone having any hard facts about this?

In my experience the first obvious long term moisture-induced decay will appear on the upper end of the tenon of the top joint, as well as at the lower end, which gets visibly discoloured, porous and eventually even more or less rotten (that's of course also why some clarinet makers uses metal covering here, though it's effectiveness could be questioned).

Since those tenons seem to be the most vulnerable parts, I have lately got into the habit of smearing some cork grease not only on the cork but also on those wooden end parts of the tenons of the upper joint. Can't tell for sure about its effectiveness, or even possible harm to the wood :-) , but I hope it reduces the amount of moisture penetrating the wood. I do this besides more or less regular oiling.

Another question: Any opinions or hard facts about bore oil with Silicone? Silicone is water repelling, which at least in theory could increase the effectiveness of a bore oil with it. It also seems that at least pure Silicone or Silica is considered as non-toxic for humans. Recently I bought a bottle of "La Tromba Special-oil for Woodwind Instruments with Silicone", but haven't started using it yet. Should I perhaps get rid of it as soon as possible :-) ?

Micke Isotalo

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