I have a tight flute, and people say to use cork
grease or vasaline, does that work? What could i do? I don''t know if i should
try it...
Does cork grease work?
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fluteluversmom
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Does cork grease work?
No, I wouldn't put either of them on my flute.
How long have you had this flute? If it is new it may just need some time to
loosen up. Otherwise a visit to a reputable repair shop might be needed. Kim
How long have you had this flute? If it is new it may just need some time to
loosen up. Otherwise a visit to a reputable repair shop might be needed. Kim
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IHeartGemeinhardt
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Does cork grease work?
Cork Grease + Flute = ack! this is a no-no. Why
it's a no-no... ask me in a few days. i'll tell you then. I've forgotten. ^^;
I just have memories from elementary school band... I had the same problem,
where the head joint is hard to get out of the body. So apparently, my mind
thought the same things you did, and I plagued a sax friend of mine into letting
me borrow his grease. Or maybe it was a clarinet...? Ack. >_X letting mind
wander. back to story. So anyway, I was about to put the grease on the bottom of
the head joint, when my band teacher yelled at me. I forget what his reasonings
were. But he made it clear that putting cork grease on a cork-less flute is not
good. *nodnod* Valve oil? Ask a trumpet. they have some. That's what trumpets
are good for. The valve oil.
it's a no-no... ask me in a few days. i'll tell you then. I've forgotten. ^^;
I just have memories from elementary school band... I had the same problem,
where the head joint is hard to get out of the body. So apparently, my mind
thought the same things you did, and I plagued a sax friend of mine into letting
me borrow his grease. Or maybe it was a clarinet...? Ack. >_X letting mind
wander. back to story. So anyway, I was about to put the grease on the bottom of
the head joint, when my band teacher yelled at me. I forget what his reasonings
were. But he made it clear that putting cork grease on a cork-less flute is not
good. *nodnod* Valve oil? Ask a trumpet. they have some. That's what trumpets
are good for. The valve oil.
~Rae
Does cork grease work?
Thank you both very much i am so glad i didn't
put the cork grease on it.
put the cork grease on it.
~~~~Princess~~~~
Does cork grease work?
YOur repair person should be able to fix it
quickly. DOnt try anything yourself when it somes to this.
quickly. DOnt try anything yourself when it somes to this.
Does cork grease work?
I have been told both ways. That there are
acceptable lubricants for the headjoint body connection and that none should
ever be used. I was told that grease will collect tiny particles of dirt, even
metals and eventually act as a sandpaper and wear down the metal. I would err on
the safe side and not use any. If it is so tight you have a struggle to assemble
see a repairman. But you are better off tight than loose.
acceptable lubricants for the headjoint body connection and that none should
ever be used. I was told that grease will collect tiny particles of dirt, even
metals and eventually act as a sandpaper and wear down the metal. I would err on
the safe side and not use any. If it is so tight you have a struggle to assemble
see a repairman. But you are better off tight than loose.
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flute girl
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Does cork grease work?
Do not use cork grease. It builds up on the
joints not really helping it. Eventually, it makes the joints tighter. I use to
use it until my new teacher said not too. If you have a cotton hankie or
whatever cloth you use put a little saliva on it and rub all the joints. It
works good for me and if that doesn't work you probably do have to get it
repaired. Hope it helps!
joints not really helping it. Eventually, it makes the joints tighter. I use to
use it until my new teacher said not too. If you have a cotton hankie or
whatever cloth you use put a little saliva on it and rub all the joints. It
works good for me and if that doesn't work you probably do have to get it
repaired. Hope it helps!
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tarzaflute
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Does cork grease work?
I wouldnt touch my flute with corkgrease or
vaseline. I put corkgrease on my old flute a few years ago and it still gets
blackness on the joints, then it goes on my case. If it is bent, you will need a
professional repair person to fix it (dont try bend it back into shape yourself,
lol) if it is simply just dirty just clean it over well with a non chemical
cloth, like you clean the outside of your flute with. The chemicals can often be
harsh (mainly on plating) so i wouldnt use any. Just stick to the normal
cleaning cloth (yamaha has good cloths if you dont have a good one) or a glasses
cleaning cloth. Hope this has been of some help. [8)]
vaseline. I put corkgrease on my old flute a few years ago and it still gets
blackness on the joints, then it goes on my case. If it is bent, you will need a
professional repair person to fix it (dont try bend it back into shape yourself,
lol) if it is simply just dirty just clean it over well with a non chemical
cloth, like you clean the outside of your flute with. The chemicals can often be
harsh (mainly on plating) so i wouldnt use any. Just stick to the normal
cleaning cloth (yamaha has good cloths if you dont have a good one) or a glasses
cleaning cloth. Hope this has been of some help. [8)]
Tara!
Does cork grease work?
exactly professional repair persons have a tool
specifically made for this.
specifically made for this.