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Re: Using Shims instead of shrinking pliers

Author: clarnibass  Date:   2017-10-05 10:07 >> would you still say shims perform worse when I can assure you that I don't mind fitting them poperly? << Yes >> The main reason to use shims really is that I won't spend 80€ on some pliers. << That's a very valid reason, but it doesn't mean that swedging is not better. All my sweddging pliers and couple of swedging collets were worth buying. I did my first repads with a stove and lighter but it doesn't mean it wasn't worth getting several other tools for heating keys. It's like clarinets. A basic student clarinet is often good enough. A much better pro model is worth buying sometimes. An even more expensive clarinet sometimes is too. >> As I have access to a dental laboratory and some finde tools for polishing and drilling, I'd try to make a kind of DIY tool. << Another good example. Compare a professional dental micromotor with a dremel or flexshaft tool. Some people don't mind the hassle or limitations of these because they are much cheaper. Definitely valid approaches but it doesn't mean the micromotor isn't better. I use shims in rare cases as a fast band aid, or as a last resort to a key that is unrealistic to repair another way e.g. very low budget to make a kid's clarinet play better but no space to swedge. Grease can be a decent band aid to help with play, though I prefer very thick oil and don't use grease for hinge tubes. Re the plastic bushings at the ends, some clarinets I see coming from one person always have them (not the one in your link). They almost always have significant play...

Topics	Author	Date
Using Shims instead of shrinking pliers  new	Kalashnikirby	2017-10-04 20:37
Re: Using Shims instead of shrinking pliers  new	jdbassplayer	2017-10-04 20:54
Re: Using Shims instead of shrinking pliers  new	kdk	2017-10-04 20:59
Re: Using Shims instead of shrinking pliers  new	Wes	2017-10-04 22:38
Re: Using Shims instead of shrinking pliers  new	Chris P	2017-10-04 23:00
Re: Using Shims instead of shrinking pliers  new	Kalashnikirby	2017-10-05 03:35
Re: Using Shims instead of shrinking pliers  new	clarnibass	2017-10-04 23:31
Re: Using Shims instead of shrinking pliers  new	clarnibass	2017-10-05 10:07
Re: Using Shims instead of shrinking pliers  new	Kalashnikirby	2017-10-05 11:51
Re: Using Shims instead of shrinking pliers  new	Matt74	2017-10-07 02:07
Re: Using Shims instead of shrinking pliers  new	Kalashnikirby	2017-10-11 20:51

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