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Re: Selmer CL601 for beginner?

Author: m1964
Date: 2020-03-30 06:03

Tony F wrote:

> The mylar shims I mentioned are narrow strips cut from the very
> thin mylar used to wrap some candy. You'll also find it used
> for gift wrapping. I glue a strip of it to the end of a wood
> strip cut from an old reed and try it in several positions
> around the closed pad. When I get even resistance all round
> then I know the pad is seating evenly. I find that suction
> tests are good, but sometimes it tends to pull the pad down
> onto the seat more firmly than would be the case under spring
> tension.
>
> I'm also strictly an amateuer at repairs. I do it as a
> self-funding hobby. There are no good repairers near where I
> live, so I fix a lot of woodwinds for the local schools.
>

Tony,
Thanks - I think there are called feeler gauge as well. I use the suction test as a quick way to test a joint.
I'd say you are no amateur if you are getting paid.

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