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Re: Best way to fix binding tenon?

Author: m1964
Date: 2018-07-10 09:35

Bob Bernardo wrote:

> Have that repairman fix the wood not you. It's kinda hard to
> remove the wood evenly so a wood lathe is ideal. This is unless
> the cork is binding. If it's the cork you can try a wood nail
> file and rotate the clarinet when you are doing this. Or you
> can try and cut a piece of 220 sandpaper.
>
> As for the crack I'd use superglue as a filler and to stop it
> from expanding. Sometimes you may hear a vibration in the bell
> when playing the low notes. This is the crack. The wood
> vibrating. Unusual for sure. But it can happen.
>
Hi Bob,
I am going to give it back to him, he has the eqipment in his shop.
I am not sure my measurement of 0.2mm difference was correct, but, in any case, the problem needs to be fixed.
As for the crack, it is on the inside surface where the tenon goes in, about 1/4" long and very superficial. It cannot spread because the ring holds the edge. I would never notice it if I was not the binding that made me look with more attention.
Thanks

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