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Author: Chris P
Date: 2021-03-15 20:26
DO NOT SAND THE CORK!
Binding tenons aren't a cork problem and can't be resolved by slapping on cork grease like your life depends on it. It's the tenon rings binding in the sockets and you'll HAVE TO take it to a SPECIALIST woodwind repairer so they can refit the tenon rings (the wooden rings, NOT the cork) to achieve a good fit.
Cork compresses whereas grenadilla doesn't, which is why cork is ideal for gaskets which tenon corks are. DO NOT TOUCH THE CORK as the cork isn't the issue.
And before you do anything, don't reach for the 200 grit DIY quality sandpaper and attempt to do this yourself as you'll do more harm than good and it'll end up being a costly repair and invalidate any warranty if you do. I've seen many clarinet tenons damaged as a result of people sanding them down to make them fit, but then end up with loose and wobbly tenons which need to be sleeved which is a costly and an otherwise unnecessary operation had they left it as it was and had it dealt with properly.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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