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Re: Best clarinet repair kit/essential tools list

Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2019-02-18 22:51

For me the first, most basic tool is a good screw driver. You want a long micro type. I have a set from Wera:

https://products.wera.de/en/screwdrivers_series_kraftform_micro_2035_6_a.html

The other basic component is the correct oil. Most are far too thin to be affective particularly for pivots. I would recommend the Hetman Heavy Key oil.

https://www.wwbw.com/Hetman-18-Needle-Oiler-Heavy-Key-Lube-483863-483863000999161.wwbw?rNtt=heavy%20key%20oil&index=4

I want to add to the above because there are essential tools for removing keys.

To aid in getting axles out, you should use something like a small bent-nose pair of pliers

https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-3516-Precision-45-Degree-Pliers/dp/B000NPR2LW/ref=sr_1_8?hvadid=77721782582400&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvqmt=e&keywords=bent+needle+nose+pliers&qid=1550516079&s=gateway&sr=8-8&tag=mh0b-20

And to disengage and reattach springs, a 1.4mm crochet hook is a must:

https://www.createforless.com/Boye-Steel-Crochet-Hooks-5-in.-Size-9-1.4-mm/pid5843.aspx?CAWELAID=1439795073&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=11319326534&CATCI=pla-74264991974&catargetid=530001980000049459&cadevice=c&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIloHwrfvF4AIV1EsNCh1i9g7CEAYYASABEgIK7PD_BwE

Just that will allow you to get to any problem and do regularly (monthly) key oiling. I know so many folks talk about how they don't oil just fine. The alternative to regular oiling is metal upon metal wear - not good.

Beyond that there is more that you could learn just asking a few questions from a reputable repair person (a good friend to have!). They get a lot of supplies from Votaw Tool Company. Which reminds me that you could use a decent feeler gauge if you are doing a lot of pad replacement.

https://www.votawtool.com/supplies/feeler-gauge/feeler-gauge-material-0005-silver.html

and

https://www.votawtool.com/supplies/feeler-gauge/feeler-gauge-holder.html

For me any pre-packaged repair kit is a total waste of money.

....................Paul Aviles

Post Edited (2019-02-18 23:04)

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