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Need a "life hack" for a wobbly key.

Author: m1964
Date: 2023-08-16 01:49

Hello,
I need an advice on fixing a wobbly key.

This is an early R13 with damaged pivot screws, and couple of those screws are beyond restoration. I reused most of the screws but had to use two new screws from modern R13, which have slightly smaller diameter of the point/conus compared to original screws.

I used these new screws on the left F/C lever, and it works (sort of) but just does not have the right feel in it.
I understand that the proper fix would be to drill the ends, place metal inserts and then re-drill for the smaller screws.

However, this is an older instrument, and would become my back-up/cold weather clarinet. I do not want to invest a lot of money into fixing something that will be used rarely.

Is there any easy way to reduce/eliminate the wobble? Place a piece of foil into the holes?

Thanks

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