Thank you for the video, very easy task. Now my first octave vent stays true (doesn't drop to lower octave). I'd be most appreciative if you can also make a video or make a blog post on the procedure for cleaning those octave vents. Cheers!
Loren, Thank you for your interest and suggestion. Please find our newest video on how to clean octave vents here: th-cam.com/video/iWFrfeCkzDg/w-d-xo.html Blessings, Jason Onks
Hey Vinnie, I'm sure a soldering iron would work fine. Just like with any heated tool, you don't want to burn or melt the oboe, just take precautions. Best of luck and thanks for commenting! -Jason Onks
Thank you for your comment. Beeswax has been the traditional wax for decades and does a fine job sealing oboe octave vents. We choose to not use beeswax because it is very "sticky." It tends to attract and capture dirt/dust, but the main reason is it is sticky. If beeswax gets on the octave pads it will tend to allow the 1st octave key/pad to stick down and not open. In our shop, we prefer to remove as many obstacles as possible so our clients can focus on playing beautiful music! Thank you for your comment. Blessings, Jason Onks
Thank you for the video, very easy task. Now my first octave vent stays true (doesn't drop to lower octave). I'd be most appreciative if you can also make a video or make a blog post on the procedure for cleaning those octave vents. Cheers!
Loren, Thank you for your interest and suggestion. Please find our newest video on how to clean octave vents here: th-cam.com/video/iWFrfeCkzDg/w-d-xo.html Blessings, Jason Onks
Hey Jason
Check out dental wax knives or Le Cron Carvers. They work like an absolute charm for this
Wikus, Thanks for the information. These tools would be a great alternative to sealing octave vents!
Couldn't you use a low wattage soldering iron?
Hey Vinnie, I'm sure a soldering iron would work fine. Just like with any heated tool, you don't want to burn or melt the oboe, just take precautions. Best of luck and thanks for commenting! -Jason Onks
You can get bees wax from an art supply store if that's your preferance.
Thank you for your comment. Beeswax has been the traditional wax for decades and does a fine job sealing oboe octave vents. We choose to not use beeswax because it is very "sticky." It tends to attract and capture dirt/dust, but the main reason is it is sticky. If beeswax gets on the octave pads it will tend to allow the 1st octave key/pad to stick down and not open. In our shop, we prefer to remove as many obstacles as possible so our clients can focus on playing beautiful music! Thank you for your comment. Blessings, Jason Onks