Repairing cork joints

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Tell us something.: I studied saxophone, clarinet, and flute, and have some formal training in instrument repair. I taught myself recorder, but haven’t played for some time. I used to post often at the Clarinet bboard. I am returning to recorder and need some advice. I think my plastic Yamaha alto is a bad one and would like to ask about their usual characteristics, as well as alternatives. (I learned on a Suzuki student model soprano.)

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This should help, it’s an excellent video. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WOXEG56QUgY
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Thanks for all the replies - I have now repaired the cork joint. I thought it an easy job - especially with all the hints and tips I got here. Whether or not I did a good job, well only time will tell. I have plenty of cork left from the piece that the maker generously supplied.

One hint I can add: when you are sanding the cork to fit, place the two pieces of whistle gently together in the correct orientation. As soon a they start to get tight, stop and carefully wiggle the pieces. You will find that they 'pivot' on two opposite spots on the cork. One of these 'high spots' is the bit that needs little sanding. Unsurprisingly one of these turned out to be where the ends of the cork joined. This is probably 'old-news' to the professionals, but might help a newbie like me.


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Re: Repairing cork joints

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DrPhill wrote:I have now repaired the cork joint. I thought it an eay job - epecilly with all the hints and tips I got here. Whether or not I did a good job, well nly time will tell.
Glad it worked out well!
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