Author: johnt
Date: 2009-03-19 14:48
Thanks, Jeremy, for your kind words.
Yes, always a good idea to remove old oil before applying new. It's not rocket science to remove rods from an oboe. In fact the top tube main rod holding the three left-hand fingered keys should be removed every three or four months, rod wiped off, key tubes reamed with a pipe cleaner, tone holes swabbed out with a mini dental brush (available at pharmacies) dipped in isopropyl alcohol (91% solution) or sprayed with Woodwind All, then ream holes with a pipe cleaner sprayed with Woodwind All. Wipe off the key pads with cigarette paper soaked in alcohol & spray the pads with Woodwind All. Oil the rod with three to four drops of oil & put a drop of oil at the entry point of the rod to eacn key rod casing & reassemble. Good idea also to place the needle springs in their respective slots as you install each key. Wipe off any oil which may have inadvertently gotten onto the wood. It doesn't take long to do this, about an hour or so. This process performed at appropriate intervals will keep those 18 month maintenance/repair bills to a minimum.
Best,
john
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