I disagree.
The Scotch-brite (which is an abrasive material) pad will leave fine
particles behind, which are abrasive. Then you have to clean the
threads of the small abrasive particles that remain, or else they get
ground up in the threads. I would never use Scotch-brite on the soft
metal the threads are made of, on any of my three horns which are all
screw bells. Ideally, you want the threads to have a very small
amount of lubricant, in order to slide smoothly over each other as
they are very fine. Wax will also attract dirt, and is much harder to
remove once it gums up the threads. You can always clean the threads
with a spot of kerosene on a clean rag; this will dissolve the
grease, and clean the threads so you can then re-apply a small amount
of grease to the threads. Selmer makes a synthetic slide grease (it's
red) which also works quite well. Think very small amounts.
The threads on a screw bell horn are like the slides on your horn.
They do require a bit of attention in order to last for the life of
the instrument.
Best regards,
martin bender
On 27-Apr-06, at 2:22 PM, Christine Ranson wrote:
Arg now I am confused, I've had three completely different replies!
Where is wax paper avaliable from?
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Subject: Re: [Hornlist] Quick question about cleaning.....
Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2006 13:11:20 -0400
Lubricants will make a mess and attract grit like a magnet. Get an
extra fine Scotch-Brite pad at home depot and polish any crud off
the threads. You just want to remove what shouldn't be there. With
the threads clean, rub them hard with a wad of wax paper. Keep the
wad in your case to dress the threads when needed.
-----Original Message-----
From: Martin Bender <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: The Horn List <horn@music.memphis.edu>
Sent: Thu, 27 Apr 2006 10:24:45 -0400
Subject: Re: [Hornlist] Quick question about cleaning.....
A small amount of wheel bearing grease on the threads will keep
them moving smoothly.
Martin Bender
On 27-Apr-06, at 8:27 AM, Christine Ranson wrote:
> I am washing my detachable bell horn for the first time since I
> bought it (the lead pipe was foul!)
>
> ANYWAY. The thought just struck me.....does the screw bit need
any > kind of lube or special oil or anything?
>
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