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Re: Intermediate Yamahas

Author: Chris P
Date: 2018-12-14 14:32

Most of the bending can be done with the keys in situ and levering the touchpieces bit by bit using a polished metal bar to push them into position, but it is risky as the stress is on the pillar.

You can remove the keys and mount them in a vice with protected jaws (thick leather, aluminium or lead sheet) and keep checking progress by refitting the keys after each bend.

The F/C and Ab/Eb touchpieces are usually much easier to bend and you'll have to file out a recess in one or both of the lower level touchpieces (F#/C# and E/B) to provide sufficient clearance for the crow's foot.

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

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