Loose ring on Olwell flute

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carrie
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Loose ring on Olwell flute

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I was hoping someone could tell me what kind of glue I should use to fasten a loose silver ring on my Olwell keyed flute.

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Strongly suggest you humidify first. Winter time with central heating can be extremely bad for wooden flutes. Loose rings are a warning sign that the flute is drying out and shrinking. Until you get it soaking in a 50% RH environment for a couple of days I would recommend you take extreme care in assembly, and if tenons seem tight, don't force them.
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Thank you! I'll try that.
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Here is a recent discussion regarding loose rings:

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=105605
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Re: Loose ring on Olwell flute

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Thanks for that helpful link!
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