Thank you so much Richard.I overholed my clarinet and my saxophone with your help and it worked so well and sounds fantastic. (Keilwerth Toneking Altosax, Yanagisawa Sopranosax, Kreul Clarinet )) I try the flute now........🪔🔧🔨🔩Stay healthy. All the best wishes for the NEW year. Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪
Don't stop at just flutes :) Notice I also have vids on piano work, clarinet work, and brass work. You can make a very good living and career from multiple instrument repair :) Something to consider ……..
@@richardhannemann4594 oh yeah i love repairing stuff, whether its an instrument or a computer, because of that ive become the unofficial repair man of my band so ive been watching your videos alot to learn more
In that case I have three books to recommend -- for pianos you want "Piano Servicing, Tuning, and Rebuilding" by Arthur Reblitz -- this is considered the "bible" for the industry and most shops have it - I started with 5 friends who had pianos (I don't) and Reblitz which was available at my local library. For wind instruments you want " The Complete Woodwind Repair Manual" by Reg Thorp". Probably try to get this at your local library because it is rather pricey. For brass instruments there is "Guide to Brass Musical Instrument Repair" by Christopher Page Bluemel. For violins (and by extension other orchestra instruments) there is "Violin Repair Guide" by Michael Atria. I get most of my specialty tools from Allied Supply for band instruments, Metropolitan Music for orchestra instruments, Stewart-MacDonald for guitars, and Schaff Piano for piano. I'm not certain that any of these folks sell direct to the public -- you have to either be a repair tech or own a music store -- but any tools and supplies you may need you can get from me :) Have fun :)
Also -- if you haven't already, take a class in wood shop and metal shop. I did woodshop in 8th grade and metal shop my senior year and both have provided a solid basis for the work I'm doing now.
Your video is really helpful I bought an old Armstrong 104 on eBay for $15.50 with no dents but I’m sure it will need pad work. I’m thinking about doing it myself I am an experienced woodworker and I’m pretty handy. I always wanted to get into instrument repair so I can buy instruments and not worry much about pads. Since this flute was so inexpensive I may give it a go. Where can I buy the pads and head cork?
You will need pads, shims, the head cork and a pad iron. It is also darn helpful to have about 10 key clamps. Because I'm a music dealer I can get stuff from Allied Supply and-or direct from Conn-Selmer -- and because I'm a music dealer you can get them from me. You will need to measure all of your key cups for the proper size pad for each key -- then fire me an e-mail from my website --- hannemannmusic.com -- or you can give me a call - and we'll get you set up :)
Hello Richard, thank you verry much for this tutorial. I have two questions. Do you also shrink the pads of the trill keys you put in with shellac? Do you fix the washer with the screw strong to the end of screw or loose only to hold the pad?
Hi Richard, new subscriber here. I have a few questions for you. I just bought a Gemeinhardt 730 open hole in decent shape. Alright choice? What brand of pads do you recommend? You mentioned the “fish scale” material on one side of the pad. Does the fishy side go towards the cup? I appreciate you taking the time to go into such detail for us through this seemingly tedious process. Thank you.
Gemeinhardt has a good reputation for making quality instruments. The fish skin I mention is the full bladder material which covers the felt part of the pad. The pad is made of a stiff backing, felt, and then the bladder material which cover the whole thing. It is the flat stiff backing that goes into the cup. As to pads -- I get mine from Allied Supply but you have to be a tech or music store owner to do business with them -- same is probably true of JLSmith and Ferrees. Not certain what's out there for the general public. You don't want rubber pads -- I've seen them, even used them, and don't particularly like them. I do sell pads but I would need to know the sizes of the pads wanted.
Hi Richard, I greatly appreciate your offer. As soon as it arrives I will measure the cups and pads then contact you with the dimensions. I just saw your video last night and subscribed instantly. I haven’t had a chance to watch any of your other videos yet, but I will be this evening. Thank you again!
Do you think it’d be a bad idea for someone that’s inexperienced with instrumental repairs to try and change their own pads? I can’t bring myself to spend $120 to have someone else fix it.
Its the best way to learn to do it :) You will need a set of jeweler's screwdrivers from you local hardware store, a caliper to measure the inside diameter of the cup, and the pads. If you need any help, just ask -- have fun :)
Amazon has several pad sets but keep in mind that different flute brands have different pad sizes. Also check JLSmith and Feree's. And you can also get them from me.
I would prefer to buy from you. I want two sets. 1 for a Slade economy Red flute. The other set is for an unknown quality Gavotte (16 holes) I have diameters but measuring externally with a vernier is not a perfect description. You might have access to flute manufacturer specifications. I live in Australia and can pay via paypal or mastercard. Please advise.
Its a caliper -- this one is a digital caliper which will measure outside and inside diameter and depth in fractions, millimeters, or thousands of an inch. You can usually find these at your local hardware store.
This is easily the best video I have been able to find. I have been working on my daughters flute and am in way over my head. Thank you
Glad it was helpful! If you run into any issues let me know.
Note -- the scratches on my left hand are due to a golden retriever puppy teething :)
Thanks so Much. I liked your way of using the candle to heat the iron and to wait for the 'sizzle'
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you, sir. That was veas very informative. 👍
Thank you so much Richard.I overholed my clarinet and my saxophone with your help and it worked so well and sounds fantastic. (Keilwerth Toneking Altosax, Yanagisawa Sopranosax, Kreul Clarinet )) I try the flute now........🪔🔧🔨🔩Stay healthy. All the best wishes for the NEW year. Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪
Bless you for posting this video
Thank you so much for sharing, this was very helpful.
Thankyou for a very clear explanation.
Very informative, as a high schooler learning to repair these this video is pretty beneficial
Don't stop at just flutes :) Notice I also have vids on piano work, clarinet work, and brass work. You can make a very good living and career from multiple instrument repair :) Something to consider ……..
@@richardhannemann4594 oh yeah i love repairing stuff, whether its an instrument or a computer, because of that ive become the unofficial repair man of my band so ive been watching your videos alot to learn more
In that case I have three books to recommend -- for pianos you want "Piano Servicing, Tuning, and Rebuilding" by Arthur Reblitz -- this is considered the "bible" for the industry and most shops have it - I started with 5 friends who had pianos (I don't) and Reblitz which was available at my local library. For wind instruments you want " The Complete Woodwind Repair Manual" by Reg Thorp". Probably try to get this at your local library because it is rather pricey. For brass instruments there is "Guide to Brass Musical Instrument Repair" by Christopher Page Bluemel. For violins (and by extension other orchestra instruments) there is "Violin Repair Guide" by Michael Atria.
I get most of my specialty tools from Allied Supply for band instruments, Metropolitan Music for orchestra instruments, Stewart-MacDonald for guitars, and Schaff Piano for piano. I'm not certain that any of these folks sell direct to the public -- you have to either be a repair tech or own a music store -- but any tools and supplies you may need you can get from me :)
Have fun :)
Also -- if you haven't already, take a class in wood shop and metal shop. I did woodshop in 8th grade and metal shop my senior year and both have provided a solid basis for the work I'm doing now.
Thanks for teaching this.
I love you! Go lobos!
Your video is really helpful I bought an old Armstrong 104 on eBay for $15.50 with no dents but I’m sure it will need pad work. I’m thinking about doing it myself I am an experienced woodworker and I’m pretty handy. I always wanted to get into instrument repair so I can buy instruments and not worry much about pads. Since this flute was so inexpensive I may give it a go. Where can I buy the pads and head cork?
You will need pads, shims, the head cork and a pad iron. It is also darn helpful to have about 10 key clamps. Because I'm a music dealer I can get stuff from Allied Supply and-or direct from Conn-Selmer -- and because I'm a music dealer you can get them from me. You will need to measure all of your key cups for the proper size pad for each key -- then fire me an e-mail from my website --- hannemannmusic.com -- or you can give me a call - and we'll get you set up :)
This has been very helpful! I've been trying to learn to change flute pads & this instruction book that I have is just terrible!
There’s a book by Reg Thorpe on woodwind repair that’s good. It’s very pricy though!
@@amberherrod6163 thank you! I'll check it out!
Glad it was helpful!
Hello Richard, thank you verry much for this tutorial. I have two questions. Do you also shrink the pads of the trill keys you put in with shellac? Do you fix the washer with the screw strong to the end of screw or loose only to hold the pad?
No -- you don't shrink pads, you do, however, heat seat them. Screw the washer down tight. Again, seta the pads after they are installed.
Hi Richard, new subscriber here. I have a few questions for you.
I just bought a Gemeinhardt 730 open hole in decent shape. Alright choice?
What brand of pads do you recommend?
You mentioned the “fish scale” material on one side of the pad. Does the fishy side go towards the cup?
I appreciate you taking the time to go into such detail for us through this seemingly tedious process. Thank you.
Gemeinhardt has a good reputation for making quality instruments. The fish skin I mention is the full bladder material which covers the felt part of the pad. The pad is made of a stiff backing, felt, and then the bladder material which cover the whole thing. It is the flat stiff backing that goes into the cup. As to pads -- I get mine from Allied Supply but you have to be a tech or music store owner to do business with them -- same is probably true of JLSmith and Ferrees. Not certain what's out there for the general public. You don't want rubber pads -- I've seen them, even used them, and don't particularly like them. I do sell pads but I would need to know the sizes of the pads wanted.
And thank you for subscribing :) I hope you also enjoy the music videos posted -- I'll be doing more of those as the year progresses :)
Hi Richard, I greatly appreciate your offer. As soon as it arrives I will measure the cups and pads then contact you with the dimensions.
I just saw your video last night and subscribed instantly. I haven’t had a chance to watch any of your other videos yet, but I will be this evening. Thank you again!
Do you think it’d be a bad idea for someone that’s inexperienced with instrumental repairs to try and change their own pads? I can’t bring myself to spend $120 to have someone else fix it.
Its the best way to learn to do it :) You will need a set of jeweler's screwdrivers from you local hardware store, a caliper to measure the inside diameter of the cup, and the pads. If you need any help, just ask -- have fun :)
Richard Hannemann Thank you so much! I think I’ll give it a shot :)
Go for it -- have fun -- keep me apprised :)
This is fabulous. I have made great improvements but what I need is a source of new felt pads, the screw down type. Any recommendations.
Amazon has several pad sets but keep in mind that different flute brands have different pad sizes. Also check JLSmith and Feree's. And you can also get them from me.
I would prefer to buy from you. I want two sets. 1 for a Slade economy Red flute. The other set is for an unknown quality Gavotte (16 holes) I have diameters but measuring externally with a vernier is not a perfect description. You might have access to flute manufacturer specifications. I live in Australia and can pay via paypal or mastercard. Please advise.
paypal. e-mail me with the sizes since all brands are lightly different -- measure the INSIDE of the cup (outside is for clarinets)
Have tried to place order for 32 pads but message failed. Please advise.
e-mail me about this -- you can also use the "contact us" page on my website.
What is that Tool called that you’re using to measure the inside of the lip
Its a caliper -- this one is a digital caliper which will measure outside and inside diameter and depth in fractions, millimeters, or thousands of an inch. You can usually find these at your local hardware store.
Thank you