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JPSaxMan · Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2005 8:44 pm Post subject:

Holy cow! At that point you should make it your profession...ok, what are your rates? Wink

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Thomas · Joined: 27 Jun 2005 Posts: 223 Location: Alberta, Canada

I've taken off the metal shield protecting the low Bb and low B pads, in order to glue a felt restrainer back on. I've also tightened loose screws here and there... Yep, that's the extent of my repair expertise. Cool

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JPSaxMan · Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2005 9:10 pm Post subject:

My repair expertise....checking rod screws and uhh...not much else Laughing

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Thomas · Joined: 27 Jun 2005 Posts: 223 Location: Alberta, Canada

Haha!

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Doc Frazier · Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2005 10:47 am Post subject:

CMelodyman, what kind of "glue" are you using?
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CMelodyMan · Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2005 12:01 pm Post subject:

I use stick shellac and contact cement.

Doc Frazier · Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2005 1:52 pm Post subject:

Why contact cement for pads?
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CMelodyMan · Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2005 9:01 pm Post subject:

Well, at first I used stick shellac for the pads, and contact cement for the key corks and neck cork, but one day I decided to try contact cement on a pad, and now I prefer it because it's very strong, and it's easy to get off when you need to replace the pad. Do you use stick shellac? What you use is probably correct as I'm just a beginner repairman who has been self-taught, whereas you are a professional repairman.

Doc Frazier · Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2005 9:34 pm Post subject:

It makes adjusting the pad tough because of the instant bonding properties when properly dried. It is strong though. Another thing you have to consider is the flammability of the contact cement and the need for proper ventilation because of the fumes. Not good for your well being either way. Stick shellac is the safest way to go.
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CMelodyMan · Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2005 7:01 am Post subject:

Yeah, when I was putting in a few pads on my clarinet, I noticed that when I heated up the back of the pad cup, the contact cement caught on fire! I guess I'll have to try stick shellac again.

Doc Frazier · Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2005 8:19 am Post subject:

For clarinets, use french cement. It has a lower melting point than shellac so you don't roast the pads.
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CMelodyMan · Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2005 4:15 pm Post subject:

I've heard of french cement from an instrument repair book that I checked out from the library, but I can't find anyone who sells it. Where do you buy your supplies from?

Doc Frazier · Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2005 8:45 pm Post subject:

Ferree's Tools, Ed Myers, Votaw Tools. Ferree's would be your best bet.
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