Help - a pad has fallen out of one of my keys.
Anyone got any tips for putting it back in or should I get it done properly
Any advice gratefully received
Lois
Full Version: Replacing Clarinet Pads
QUOTE(lois @ Feb 12 2009, 10:12 PM) 
Help - a pad has fallen out of one of my keys.
Anyone got any tips for putting it back in or should I get it done properly
Any advice gratefully received
Lois
Bandaging the key/pad with clingfilm is OK for a temporary repair, but do have it repaired properly as soon as you can.
I'll find my guide to replacing pads, if you feel confident enough to - won't be long...
Blimey that was quick!!
Thanks Barry-c
Lois
Thanks Barry-c
Lois
QUOTE(barry-clari @ Jan 16 2009, 08:41 PM)
The barry-clari guide to replacing a pad
1) DO NOT attempt to replace a pad unless you are sure you can remove/replace the relevant keys!
2) If you can, first remove the key (and any other keys that need to be removed), and remove the old pad. Make sure you remove all the pad, and if you're unlucky enough to find it's been glued (as opposed to shellac) in, all the glue too.
3) Put a little shellac in the key cup. Warm the shellac by heating the key under the key cup with a cigarette lighter.
4) Put pad carefully in key cup. Let the key cool down, and the pad stick.
5) Pierce the pad with a needle, to depressurise it.
6) Put keywork back, and test clarinet.
7) Congratulate yourself on a job well done.
There you go - found it!
QUOTE(barry-clari @ Feb 12 2009, 10:15 PM)
Bandaging the key/pad with clingfilm is OK for a temporary repair, but do have it repaired properly as soon as you can.
Clingfilm?
Won't it make the keys sound sticky?
QUOTE(Flossie @ Feb 12 2009, 10:19 PM)
QUOTE(barry-clari @ Feb 12 2009, 10:15 PM)
Bandaging the key/pad with clingfilm is OK for a temporary repair, but do have it repaired properly as soon as you can.
Clingfilm?
Won't it make the keys sound sticky?
It serves the purpose of holding the pad in place temporarily, without causing further damage to the instrument, if you have to get through a gig. But it certainly isn't a permanent repair, and if you're not confident about replacing a pad permanently yourself (see above), a visit to your local repairer is desirable as soon as you possibly can.
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3) Put a little shellac in the key cup. Warm the shellac by heating the key under the key cup with a cigarette lighter.
A much easier way is to use a glue. Traditionally we used shellac, but I find it a pain to judge how much to use. I use something called Micro cement which I get from a guy on Ebay and is used specifically for pad replacement. But basically, you could use any glue that melts easily when heated.
Superglue is not an option!!
If anyone wants some free shellac, I can put some in a small envelope and get it to you in a few days. Due to a small but important error on an order form about three years ago, I have more than I'll ever need!
Remember that small pads are much easier to replace than the big ones. Also, problems with the big pads at the bottom may be due to the mechanism as well.
Which pad is it?
Steve
Its the pad in the A key so it is a small one.
I had my lesson yesterday evening and as I was going home my teacher phoned me to say she had found a pad on the floor so it had just dropped out for some reason
Lois
I had my lesson yesterday evening and as I was going home my teacher phoned me to say she had found a pad on the floor so it had just dropped out for some reason
Lois
QUOTE(lois @ Feb 13 2009, 10:01 AM)
Its the pad in the A key so it is a small one.
You're lucky. Easy peasy to replace!
Have fun!
Steve
Pleased to report I replaced my pad and my clari still works.
Thanks to Barri-c for his step by step guide
Lois
Thanks to Barri-c for his step by step guide
Lois
QUOTE(lois @ Feb 15 2009, 12:01 PM)
Pleased to report I replaced my pad and my clari still works.
Thanks to Barri-c for his step by step guide
Lois
No problem Lois
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