The Clarinet BBoard

Re: ABS crack repair

Author: DMcCool  Date:   2021-01-11 15:59 Attachment:  photo_2021-01-11_12-59-36.jpg (53k) Attachment:  photo_2021-01-11_12-59-38.jpg (59k) Attachment:  photo_2021-01-11_12-59-42.jpg (54k) Attachment:  photo_2021-01-11_12-59-44.jpg (50k) Thanks Chris. The clarinet was very cold which may have exacerbated the shock of heating the post. In this case, the crack does not extend to the metal thumb tube, but rather extends through a number of different posts which presumably were weak points for the same reason. Do you have tips on attempting a weld? I've attached pictures that better demonstrate where the crack occurred. Any links to where people have fit ties across the cracks? I think you're right that if the weld doesn't succeed, I'm likely better served by just replacing the top joint or finding another cheap clarinet with which to practice, so it's largely academic at this point. Post Edited (2021-01-11 16:03)

Topics	Author	Date
ABS crack repair  new	DMcCool	2021-01-11 13:03
Re: ABS crack repair  new	Chris P	2021-01-11 13:44
Re: ABS crack repair  new	DMcCool	2021-01-11 15:59
Re: ABS crack repair  new	Chris P	2021-01-11 17:06
Re: ABS crack repair  new	DMcCool	2021-01-13 12:29
Re: ABS crack repair  new	DMcCool	2021-01-13 12:29
Re: ABS crack repair  new	m1964	2021-01-13 20:59
Re: ABS crack repair  new	DMcCool	2021-01-13 22:00
Re: ABS crack repair  new	PeterD	2021-01-16 18:16

Avail. Forums  |  Need a Login? Register Here

User Login  User Name:  Password:  Remember my login:

Forgot Your Password? Enter your email address or user name below and a new password will be sent to the email address associated with your profile.