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Re: Cork recess in body vs glued to key

Author: Chris P
Date: 2021-12-16 20:20
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I use tech cork for these stoppers and punch out the appropriate diameter plug using a dermal punch or a punch that rotates anticlockwise as you push the handle down which can be found on eBay for around £5 with several cutters.

On Buffets where they have the stoppers for the RH E/B key, I use tech cork faced with ultrasuede to make sure it's quiet.

And talking of the quality of B&H instruments going downhill where you said "A real shame that the craftsmanship was lost", I've only just overhauled this mid '50s Emperor (which is in essence the same thing as an Edgware except for the bell logo) and all the pad cups were at different angles and set heights which made repadding it fun. But not fun as in a 'Ha-ha' way.

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

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