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Re: Compress tenon cork after renewal

Author: Chris P
Date: 2017-11-07 12:47

When degreasing the tenon slots on both wood and plastic instruments, you're best using alcohol to do this as it won't do any harm. Go over it at least three times to be sure it's well degreased and using a fresh tip of a cotton bud (Q-tip) each time.

I use isopropyl alcohol to degrease tenon slots and keys prior to applying adhesive - isopropyl being the same stuff used for alcohol swaps prior to having injections and it has no colour added to it.

You shouldn't use solvents or acetone on plastics as it can dissolve them. It is safe for use on wood, but not on plastics. Acetone will also dissolve shellac, so an old wooden clarinet with the tenon slots covered in a thick layer of shellac can be thoroughly cleaned with acetone. It also dissolves superglue (cyanoacrylate).

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

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