Ferree's E100 Flute Key Arm Bending Set?

[TomJ]

Hi,

Does anybody have instructions or a description of how to use this? I've seen it from time to time in the Ferree's catalog but I can't find anything about how to use it. Would you recommend it?

--TcJ

[JButky]

Hi,

Does anybody have instructions or a description of how to use this? I've seen it from time to time in the Ferree's catalog but I can't find anything about how to use it. Would you recommend it?

--TcJ

What exactly do you need to know? I designed that tool, Gary Ferree borrowed my set and Curtis made some prototypes to my specs? It allows you to change a key angle safely, off the flute. Generally it's used to repair damage, or flattening out bent key cups. It assumes you understand quite a bit about about flute padding before you use it.

Basically, the pad cup die goes in the cup to maintain its shape. The key cup is then held in a vice, material provided to protect the key cup. Then you tap on the y-arm to change the key angle, depending on which way you need to go..

[fluteguy18]

I've been wondering about that tool. They didn't have it at Red Wing, and I've not had anyone yet explain it. Very cool.

[TomJ]

Ah, I think I see. Makes sense. The catalog says something about "dialing in" the attack angle, which I guess means something along the lines of "hit it harder to adjust it more!"

[JButky]

Ah, I think I see. Makes sense. The catalog says something about "dialing in" the attack angle, which I guess means something along the lines of "hit it harder to adjust it more!"

Yes, exactly, A little tap goes a long way!