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Re: Numerous cracks in Marigaux?

Author: Chris P
Date: 2015-01-03 22:33

Banding supports the entire diameter of the joint whereas pinning is more localised, but both methods have their pros and cons and I use both depending on the situation - banding can only be done where there's a good clear spot around the joint with nothing in the way (apart from maybe a logo or a shallow slot which can be recut afterwards so long as it doesn't cut through the band) and pinning can be done in tight spots where banding is impossible such as places where there are too many pillars and toneholes in the area which will make it impossible to cut a slot around the joint without intruding into them.

I find pinning very nerve racking to do as there isn't a great margin of error should it go wrong - you can end up drilling into the joint fairly shallow and having the wood break away from the surface or too deeply and into the bore if you're not careful. There's only around 7-8mm of wall thickness for a 2mm threaded steel to be fitted into at an angle whereas with banding you can see the exact depth you're cutting into the joint.

Banding has more history as it was used by both Chinese and Japanese bamboo flute makers, only they used rattan, cherry bark or thread binding to both decorate and also to repair split bamboo instruments. But they have no keywork to worry about so the bands can be placed anywhere and with plenty of room between the toneholes.

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

Post Edited (2015-01-03 22:34)

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