Joint Preference?
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Re: Joint Preference?
Not one has mentioned this yet, and it is not one of two aforementioned options, but does anyone have anything that works for aching joints? Waxed string or cork seem out of the question. My wife says to try glucosamine, but I've read that it doesn't really help the aching or wobbly joints either.
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Re: Joint Preference?
My own flutes are like this – I turn the tenon troughs deep enough for the thread – which is fine for several layers of the thin polyester sewing thread I use - but wouldn´t easily allow for cork to be used instead, if someone wanted to switch over.chas wrote:...I have a Cameron traverso with extremely thin cork; I suspect this was designed to have thread, which would be more appropriate...
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Try the glucosamine. The worst it will do is nothing, but I think it helps. Give it some time, though.Doug_Tipple wrote:Not one has mentioned this yet, and it is not one of two aforementioned options, but does anyone have anything that works for aching joints? Waxed string or cork seem out of the question. My wife says to try glucosamine, but I've read that it doesn't really help the aching or wobbly joints either.
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Re: Joint Preference?
I use waxed dental floss for thread lapping for that reason. The wax is really only to keep the floss ends in place, and the floss itself is for all practical purposes unaffected by humidity changes. The only thing about it is that over time the wrapping may compress and more floss be needed, but that's about it. It ain't the prettiest way to go, but it serves me well.chas wrote:No need to take a little [thread] off when it's damp and add a little when it's dry.
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Re: Joint Preference?
It helps me when I remember to take my cod liver oil. I keep forgetting though.Doug_Tipple wrote:Not one has mentioned this yet, and it is not one of two aforementioned options, but does anyone have anything that works for aching joints? Waxed string or cork seem out of the question. My wife says to try glucosamine, but I've read that it doesn't really help the aching or wobbly joints either.
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For those who wish to take the plunge to replace the thread with cork as I did, but like me, are too smart or too stupid (depending on your viewpoint) to do it yourself, I spent all of about forty bucks to have four tenons done by a woodwind repair guy at a local music store. I am very happy.
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Cork's harder to keep lit, wait, is this a loaded question?
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Re: Joint Preference?
I thought synthetic thread was preferred due to problems of expansion/contraction due to humidity and condensation. The piccolo that I have with thread looks to have red synthetic line (yarn?) that is tied in with what looks like a Common whipping knot.
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Re: Joint Preference?
This is an other one o'dem fraught things, innit
whipping knot, one double back shy of a noose
whipping knot, one double back shy of a noose
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With the thin thread I use, there's no need for a knot. The loose end is held in place by the grease and can be lifted, if necessary, by running a fingernail across the surface of the binding...If the end is beginning to hang loose, it's an indication that the tenon needs to be greased.
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I can't believe no one prefers hemp for their joints.
Seriously though I like both wrapped and corked joints. They both work well which is why they're still the main options!
Seriously though I like both wrapped and corked joints. They both work well which is why they're still the main options!
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OOPS!! Sorry, missed this post.groxburgh wrote:Hemp is the best stuff for joints.
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Joints?
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Re: Joint Preference?
Personally, I prefer to baste my joints with dripping that has previously been on a number of different meats. This is also best for flavoursome roast potatoes and, reserved and cooled in the fridge, is wonderful spread on fresh, hot toast - especially with bits of the jelly from the bottom dotted about and seasoned with pepper and salt.
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Dude. You don't screw around. I've never heard of a basting "mother" before (y'know, like sourdough and artisanal vinegars have "mothers"), but it sounds like a Really Delicious Idea. At least on paper.jemtheflute wrote:Personally, I prefer to baste my joints with dripping that has previously been on a number of different meats.
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