why is it so?
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why is it so?
I've just got a yamaha 381h and i find it very hard to twist the footjoint into the middle joint. Is there any way which would allow me to twist it in easier? Is there anything i can do so as to make the twisting easier?
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First off, be careful not to bend the keys. That is a pretty common problem with trying to put a footjoint that is tight on. Try wiping the tenon very good with a clean, dry cloth (inside and out). Often, there will be residue build up on the tenons from polishing in the factory. If that does not help, take it to a tech and tell them that it needs to be loosened. This can be done very easily and quickly.
Be sure that no matter how tempting it is, you do not use any kind of grease or oil on it. That would make it worse over time and possibly damage the finish.
Another trick that I picked up from a tech (temporary fix) is to rub graffite (pencil lead) on the tenon and smear it around to create some lubrication. Unlike grease, this will simply wipe off and should not damage the finish. I have used this a time or two on my alto until I could get it in the shop. It worked well with no adverse effects, but again it is only temporary.
Be sure that no matter how tempting it is, you do not use any kind of grease or oil on it. That would make it worse over time and possibly damage the finish.
Another trick that I picked up from a tech (temporary fix) is to rub graffite (pencil lead) on the tenon and smear it around to create some lubrication. Unlike grease, this will simply wipe off and should not damage the finish. I have used this a time or two on my alto until I could get it in the shop. It worked well with no adverse effects, but again it is only temporary.
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I couldn't agree with you more, Fluttiegurl, but I would like to expand on the comment you made here. The best way to avoid bending keys in any situation is simply not to hold the flute around the mechanism. Even if the foot joint or headjoint fits properly, it's best to assemble the flute without unnecessary pressure on the mech. I hold the body at the barrel, and the footjoint just below the mech (right at the very end of the flute), and with a gentle twisting motion assemble it. This will help ensure the flute stays in adjustment as long as possible, and that no leaks open up from torquing the rods/keys in an unnatural way.fluttiegurl wrote:First off, be careful not to bend the keys. That is a pretty common problem with trying to put a footjoint that is tight on.