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Re: rusty spring

Author: Chris P
Date: 2016-03-21 02:05

I see it a lot on Buffets where the throat A spring and also the metal insert in the spring slot has rusted causing the action to become very sluggish.

So remove the spring and the metal insert and paper them up to remove the rust. Make sure the tip of the throat A flat spring is smooth as is the metal plate so they will run against each other without catching.

Fitting a stainless steel spring and insert will also help or a phosphor bronze flat spring as they won't (or shouldn't) rust. Apply a drop of superglue to the spring slot when you refit the insert in there and make sure any excess superglue is removed from the top side of the insert.

When refitting the throat A key, apply a drop of heavy oil or grease to the tip of the flat spring to help it run smoothly.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.

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