The Clarinet BBoard

The Clarinet BBoard The C4 standard

New Topic | Go to Top | Go to Topic | Search | Help/Rules | Smileys/Notes | Log In

Previous Message | Next Message

Re: Buffet B12 and the effects of heat

Author: Chris P
Date: 2017-03-22 21:52

Heat will cause plastic to expand in all directions, so keywork can become loose between pillars and point screws.

Similarly in the cold, plastic will shrink in all directions, so keywork can bind up solid if not enough end play is made between the ends of keys and pillars/point screws. Longer keys need more end play than shorter keys.

But why you'd want to leave any clarinet in a hot car in summer (or a cold car in winter) is anyone's guess.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.

Reply To Message | Avail. Forums | Flat View

Newer Topic | Older Topic

Topics