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Re: Key not lifting properly

Author: johnt
Date: 2009-03-18 15:48

Begging respectfully to differ with Jeremy's excellent post above, but crochet hooks do indeed work very nicely. All that is required is a rattail or small bastard file to file a notch in the butt end of the hook. Crochet hooks are readily available at craft stores or WallyWorld for a buck or so. I have two: a #2/2.25MM & a #5/1.90MM (Boye). Carl Sawicki has a picture of a notched screwdriver in his Oboe Revealed book (unfortunately out of print) which would work just fine also. Another hint from John Symer: use automatic transmission fluid (ATF) or automotive gear oil to oil rods. A quart of either will last well into the next century even if you have two or three instruments to maintain. Good old fashioned Yankee ingenuity will triumph over profligate spending every time. Then go spend the money you save on cane, tube or otherwise. My 2¢

Best,

john

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