Author: hans
Date: 2019-04-30 18:51
Earlier this month, I wrote about a Selmer N that I was considering.
I bought it and took it to my repair tech to put it in better playing condition, for the minor issues described earlier, but he found that the middle tenon (at the bridge) is worn and replacing the cork won't remedy the wobble at that joint. The excess play could have been caused, I suspect, by excessive/careless sanding during earlier cork replacement so that I'm looking for an effective way to remove the wobble.
Replacing the entire tenon looks like very major and specialized surgery for a 70 year old instrument (although it is otherwise in good condition, IMO), but dental floss or teflon tape wrap seems too temporary.
I was wondering if the heat shrinkable tubing used by electricians might work and be more durable, if any BB members have tried it, and if so, was it successful.
Alternatively, has anyone tried lining the joint mortise with thin wood veneer (I have some teak veneer) to tighten a joint?
Thanks for any suggestions or comments.
Hans
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