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Author: David
Date: 2004-02-04 01:48
is it ok to use cork grease or vaseline to lubricate a tight fit with a flute body to the foot joint? Or should lighter fluid be used? I have heard both, so I'm just looking for a second opinion. Thanks
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Author: Amanda
Date: 2004-02-04 02:25
DON'T USE LIGHTER FLUID!!!!!! That's just about the scariest thing I've ever heard in my life. Make sure it's clean and rub it with a silver polishing cloth. Don't force the joint on or it will bend and be even harder to do.
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Author: ~Heather ~
Date: 2004-02-05 02:06
DONT USE CORK GREASE ON YOU FLUTE EVER!!!!!!
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Author: Steven King
Date: 2004-02-05 02:44
I have been told to use, wax.... is what it does is it sticks to everthing that is on the foot tennon and takes it off to give you a good clean tennon... and also it lubricates it a little bit as well. This should be cooking wax (i can't spell the technical name for it) or use a crayola crayon.
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Author: Stacey
Date: 2004-02-05 07:21
A lot of the flute players in my band will use chapstick. It might sound a little odd but it works and it won't hurt your instrument.
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