Clarinet Tenon Replacement
Recently we were asked to replace a tenon on a Selmer clarinet that had snapped. It had previously snapped and been glued back together but the joint failed again.
Recently we were asked to replace a tenon on a Selmer clarinet that had snapped. It had previously snapped and been glued back together but the joint failed again.
Wood, as a living material, is very susceptible to changes in temperature and humidity. With heat, wood expands and when it gets colder, the reverse happens. Oiling can help stabilize it.