Why won't my flute play?- Learning to repair

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flute444
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Why won't my flute play?- Learning to repair

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Hi friends. I messing around on an old flute so this will not be going to the shop- I am learning how to repair.

I have repadded the instrument and I am still having issues with leaks, low octave f# and below. When I press the keys really hard it plays completely fine. I have messed with adjustment screws, played around with shims, and have even tried bending the keys the slightest amount(watched a repair tech on youtube). It has definitely gotten better, but I dont know what else to do. Thanks!

flute444
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Re: Why won't my flute play?- Learning to repair

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update: it sometimes plays for a minute and then stops sounding clear. nothing appears to be shifting around...

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