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Re: string for cork tenons

Author: Fuzzy
Date: 2018-12-02 10:11

I've used string and even thread at various times over the years. My favorite is to use cotton thread wrapped around the old, compressed cork. I wrap it...and cork grease it as I build up the layers of thread necessary to get the fit. It makes a great, tight fit over old, compressed cork.

I've found this solution to be pretty long-lasting, but when it starts to "go" - it can be a tangled mess to remove before adding new thread on.

I've tried just straight thread (no cork underneath), and I wasn't happy with the results. The thread would move around too much and wouldn't last long enough to warrant the work.

On a handful of occasions, a piece of string (and in one case, yarn) got me or a friend out of an emergency during a performance...though there are many other solutions which are perhaps more preferable for the majority of folks. I've always liked the string/thread/yarn solution for emergencies because it requires no heat, glue, or careful wrapping (like teflon tape) - AND it's super easy to remove if used only as an emergency fix.

Ever since reading earlier posts by Seabreeze about using o-rings, I've meant to test that idea out...just haven't gotten around to it yet.

Fuzzy

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