Cutting Foam for a Flute Case

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Steve Bliven wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 6:09 pm You may understand once you reach "a certain age". I think I've mentioned here previously how one evening I carefully oiled a Delrin flute...
Desi Seery recommended it.
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I was thinking the same Kevin.
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kkrell wrote: Sat Feb 04, 2023 9:10 am Desi Seery recommended it.
Not at all clear why oiling Delrin would be any advantage. Did Mr. Seery explain?

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From 2001 emails: It's plastic, no need to oil it, although some people do - I suppose it may help moisture run
off. According to Desi (same timeframe): Delrin flutes are only oiled when they sound "dry".
Steve Bliven wrote: Sun Feb 05, 2023 11:30 am
kkrell wrote: Sat Feb 04, 2023 9:10 am Desi Seery recommended it.
Not at all clear why oiling Delrin would be any advantage. Did Mr. Seery explain?
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