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Author: Chris P
Date: 2026-06-29 15:18
If anyone wants to see how ebonite rod is made, then 'ave a butcher's:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UY2_80S9Ayw
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
Independent Woodwind Repairer
Single and Double Reed Specialist
Oboes, Clarinets and Saxes
NOT A MEMBER OF N.A.M.I.R.
The opinions I express are my own.
Post Edited (2026-06-29 15:48)
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Author: JTJC
Date: 2026-06-29 17:35
Interesting that the partially mixed 'dough' of powder and sulphur looks like those 'marble' ebonitevmouthpieces. I'm sure there's more to it though.
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2026-06-29 21:28
I assume the marbling is done during the extruding stage using different colour ebonite sheets fed into the auger as the milling process near the start is getting the mixture all uniform.
While ebonite is hard natural rubber, is there a silicone rubber version of ebonite (hard silicone rubber) with similar if not better properties? Only it could be a problem when it comes to the usual adhesives (epoxy or contact adhesive) used to bond various parts and tenon corks to woodwind bodies.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
Independent Woodwind Repairer
Single and Double Reed Specialist
Oboes, Clarinets and Saxes
NOT A MEMBER OF N.A.M.I.R.
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: David H. Kinder
Date: 2026-06-30 01:53
Never ask how the sausage is made...
Ridenour AureA Bb clarinet
Ridenour Artist MT36 mouthpiece
Vandoren Optimum black ligature (plate 1)
Vandoren Traditional #3.5 reeds
Brad Behn HR adjustable barrel
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Author: donald
Date: 2026-06-30 16:27
I read "The Jungle" aged 13, that put me off sausages for life.
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Author: clarnibass
Date: 2026-07-03 10:07
>> Never ask how the sausage is made... <<
Why not? It's far better to be aware of reality and be conscious of something you are participating in than plugging your eyes and ears.
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2026-07-03 13:52
One thing's for certain - ebonite, unlike some cheap sausages, isn't made of ear'oles, eye'oles and arse'oles.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
Independent Woodwind Repairer
Single and Double Reed Specialist
Oboes, Clarinets and Saxes
NOT A MEMBER OF N.A.M.I.R.
The opinions I express are my own.
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