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# put scales in oil (I use sweet almond oil) for 24h before cleaning them. | # put scales in oil (I use sweet almond oil) for 24h before cleaning them. | ||
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+ | Image:Illustrated_Guide_to_Fixing_Warped_Horn_Scales-horn_01.jpg | Image 1 | ||
+ | Image:Illustrated_Guide_to_Fixing_Warped_Horn_Scales-horn_02.jpg | Image 2 | ||
+ | Image:Illustrated_Guide_to_Fixing_Warped_Horn_Scales-horn_03.jpg | Image 3 | ||
+ | Image:Illustrated_Guide_to_Fixing_Warped_Horn_Scales-horn_04.jpg | Image 4 | ||
+ | Image:Illustrated_Guide_to_Fixing_Warped_Horn_Scales-horn_05.jpg | Image 5 | ||
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Steps #1 to #4 can be repeated (before going to #5) if required to obtain the proper shape. | Steps #1 to #4 can be repeated (before going to #5) if required to obtain the proper shape. | ||
== Acknowledgements == | == Acknowledgements == | ||
− | Originally posted by [ | + | Originally posted by [https://straightrazorpalace.com/members/clavichord.html clavichord]<ref>https://straightrazorpalace.com/srp-wiki/32932-straightening-horn-scales.html</ref> |
== References == | == References == | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:42, 17 February 2018
To straighten out horn scales:
- put the scales in boiling water for 20 minutes (protect the blade);
- dry with paper and put some spacers between scales to give them the correct distance and bending;
- clamp scales between two pieces of wood covered with soft paper;
- add more spacers if required, slightly increase pressure and let dry for 48h;
- put scales in oil (I use sweet almond oil) for 24h before cleaning them.
Steps #1 to #4 can be repeated (before going to #5) if required to obtain the proper shape.
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Originally posted by clavichord[1]