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Keep parts organized when the instrument is disassembled. The Clarinet block will hold pivot screws and rods and is separated into Upper Joint and Lower Joint. There are places for the most common rods and screws and a storage area for small parts. Learn More

Noisy rollers and clicking pivots are a thing of the past. Ultimax Pivot and Roller Lubricant is an amazing sticky oil that grabs both surfaces and traps in air bubbles, creating a thick, air-packed liquid bearing surface that takes up space in key mechanisms. This liquid bearing surface allows keys to move freely without noise even when there is excessive play in the mechanism. There is nothing better for silencing rollers and key pivots. Learn More

This Screw Block will hold pivot screws from all makes and models of saxophones. There are also places for guard screws, neck screws, lyre screws as well as holes for miscellaneous screws. Each block has a convenient thru-hole to allow for storage on a nail or hook. The blocks are durable with a surface that is resistant to oils and grease. Learn More

This high quality, custom set of Thread pitch gauges contains all the thread sizes commonly used in band instrument repair. Use this tool to find the thread pitch on any screw.

To use the thread pitch gauge, simply match the threads on any screw or rod to the ridged edge of the corresponding leaf. American Unified threads (UNC, UNF) and metric threads are defined by two dimensions, the thread size and the thread pitch. Unified threads use nominal gauge sizes for the thread diameter and threads-per-inch (TPI) for the thread pitch. For example: A 3-48 thread means the thread is 3 gauge (0.099 inch major diameter) and has 48 threads per inch. Metric threads use the actual major diameter (outside diameter of male threads) in millimeters for the size, and the distance between threads for the pitch. A M2.5x0.45 thread has a major diameter of 2.5mm and a pitch of 0.45mm.

To determine the threads on a rod or screw: First measure the major diameter with a digital caliper and compare it to this table of threads. Male threads are cut with a certain tolerance for how tight they will fit. This means the measured diameter will almost always be slightly smaller than the defined thread size. Every thread size has certain pitches that are commonly used, typically only two or three. Once you have determined the size you will have a narrow list of potential pitches. Use the thread pitch gauge to find which one matches your threads. Special thanks to Jerry Gilbert and Wayne Tanabe for making this chart available.

Screw Pitch Gauge Metric: 0.25-2.5mm threads
Screw Pitch Gauge Standard: 4-84 standard threads

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The Flute block is separated into Body and Foot Joint, and there are places for the most common rods and screws and a storage area for small parts. Rod Pins, or Knock Pins, can easily be stored in the block while the flute is disassembled. Learn More

These levers are designed to adjust the angle between key arms, key feet and compound keys on saxophone. Precise adjustment of the key and arm angles without changing key cup orientation is easy using this tool.

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These are the most comfortable thumb hooks on the market. Our over-size thumb hooks are sleek and adjustable, allowing the player to get the exact angle for their shape of hand and playing position.

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The Ultimate Post CounterBore Set will allow you to counter bore posts for most tapered pivot screws in woodwind keys at any angle.

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Loctite 222 is excellent for holding small diameter screws in place on woodwind instruments. Adjustment screws, set screws, pivot screws and all brass screws can be held tight with loctite 222 but can be easily removed at a later time. Be sure to use this low strength loctite and not the stronger, often permanent varieties on woodwind instruments. Learn More

Alisyn Heavy Duty Key Oil is a higher viscosity premium synthetic oil that offers performance advantages to professional musicians, repair shops and serious amateurs. It provides rust, friction and wear protection. This oil has been specially formulated to perform on larger and vintage woodwind instruments where tolerances between pivot screws, rod and bearing surfaces may be greater. Give your instrument the care it deserves!

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Neoprene cord has a variety of uses in the woodwind and brass repair industry. The larger sizes of cord are used for rotor stops on brass instruments and the smaller sizes are used in woodwind repair. Use Neoprene to replace corks, adjustment screws and felts on an instrument. This material works especially well under adjustment screws on Selmer and Yamaha saxophones. Sold in three foot lengths. Learn More

As most technicians know, a good screwdriver is hard to find. Having the right size screwdriver for the job makes all the difference.First rate German construction means these screwdrivers are appropriate for daily repair shop use.The shafts are Chrome-Molybdenum-Vanadium steel for exceptional strength and durability. The ergonomic handle and light weight shaft reduce fatigue.

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This is a 2 pound (.907 kilogram) package of Alum. These Alum crystals are excellent for removing stuck springs, screws, taps and other ferrous parts frozen in non-ferrous metals. Not Food Grade.

Article: Removing Stuck Parts with Alum

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If you play or repair saxophones, this book is an absolute must read. Ernest Ferron discusses saxophone in detail. This book is divided into three categories: How the saxophone functions Repairs - Adjustment and Harmonization 117 pages total with diagrams. Learn More

Silicone cord is similar to Neoprene in size and shape but is a slightly softer material. Technicians looking for materials with the same properties as neoprene but with the reduced noise of a softer material should try silicone. The larger sizes of cord are used for rotor stops on brass instruments and the smaller sizes are used in woodwind repair. Use Silicone to replace corks, adjustment screws and felts on an instrument. Sold in three foot lengths. Learn More