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Another question for the professional technicians

Author: m1964
Date: 2019-08-13 21:58

After I took off the side trill keys, the little piece of metal that was in the groove under F# key spring came off.
I put it back before re- fitting the key but did not glue it.

I'd like to know if that piece of metal is held in place by the pressure from the spring or it is supposed to be glued in place.

If glued, what glue should be used?

Thanks

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Re: Another question for the professional technicians

Author: Steven Ocone
Date: 2019-08-14 00:32

I use super glue to keep it in place. If a divot has formed I flip it and put that side face down.

Steve Ocone

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Re: Another question for the professional technicians

Author: m1964
Date: 2019-08-14 01:13

Steven Ocone wrote:

> I use super glue to keep it in place. If a divot has formed I
> flip it and put that side face down.
>

Steven,

Thanks a lot for your help.

Would the contact cement work?

I don't have super glue in the house right now.

Again,

thank you

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Re: Another question for the professional technicians

Author: Bob Bernardo
Date: 2019-08-14 01:58

Super glue is better. Sometimes you might see some rust on this and also on the flat spring. If so you can use a tiny amount of automotive grease on the spring and the piece of metal that fell off. This allows for very nice smooth key action. If you don't have any even cork grease can sometimes work.

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Re: Another question for the professional technicians

Author: Chris P
Date: 2019-08-14 02:02

Many of those flat spring saddles/guides are push fit, but there's no harm in supergluing them in.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
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Re: Another question for the professional technicians

Author: m1964
Date: 2019-08-14 03:19

Chris P wrote:

> Many of those flat spring saddles/guides are push fit, but
> there's no harm in supergluing them in.
>

So, can I leave it alone until I get super glue?

I think that the pressure from the spring would hold the piece in anyway.

Thanks to everyone for your help.

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Re: Another question for the professional technicians

Author: pewd
Date: 2019-08-14 03:26

in addition to the above, clean it and the wood groove before gluing - i use a cotton swab and a bit of alcohol - super glue doesn't stick too well to key or bore oil, cork grease etc. one small drop of super glue will do the trick.

- Paul Dods
Dallas, Texas

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Re: Another question for the professional technicians

Author: m1964
Date: 2019-08-14 08:41

pewd wrote:

> in addition to the above, clean it and the wood groove before
> gluing - i use a cotton swab and a bit of alcohol - super glue
> doesn't stick too well to key or bore oil, cork grease etc.
> one small drop of super glue will do the trick.
>

Hi Paul,

Yes, preparation of the surfaces is 90% of the job- in most (if not all) gluing jobs.

Thanks

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