#Emerson flute pad replacement install
#Emerson flute pad replacement full

This is crucial for determining the shims you need. I would also strongly suggest that you get a feeler for testing the pad coverage and finding leaks.ДЇeeler usage is covered in both the Burkart and Smith books. Don't skimp on cheap ones or you may end up damaging the screw slots.

#Emerson flute pad replacement full

Unless you have money to throw away on full sets that might not fit, the onesy-twosy approach might save you some money until you are sure which thickness and sizes you need.ДЄnother good book is Jeff Smith's 'Servicing the Flute':ДЇor tools, be sure that you have a good set of screwdrivers of the proper sizes to fit your flute's pivot screws and rods. MusicMedic's advice to try a couple of each thickness seems sound to me. Since you don't have the original pads to measure the thickness, it will be somewhat of a trial-and-error method. Most amateur repairers would not realize that you need not only the right diameter, but also the right thickness. It sounds like you're on the right track. There are some really good repair techs on this forum. The flute is toast unless you clean it and overhaul it once you put it in penetrating oil. Lots of patience and soak the parts in penetrating oil. Whatever you do, don't loose any parts, the new parts on the new flutes don't fit the old ones. If you can work with tiny parts and have lots of patience and attention to detail, you should be able to do it. It sounds like you are mechanically inclined. The part that you will need is: C60 Universal nylon tone boosters for the flute. You can get replacement retainers at Ferees. If your flute is anything like mine, you can't replace the plastic retainers that hold the pads in with screws.

It should have everything you need to do the job. Music Medic sells a little flute repair kit. I'd gladly accept any helpful tips you have, especially in the area of what tools I really need and were I can get tools and supplies. I have also downloaded some information from the web. I will check out the book you referenced. I really had in mind that I would order a complete set (or two) along with some shims. I left a note at and they recommended I order a couple 2.5mm and 2.7mm pads as well as some shims. I noticed the plating is eroded through inside the tonehole, so it may never be 100%. My old Armstrong may become a learning project. In the mean time I bought a much newer Armstrong 104 for my daughter to play.

#Emerson flute pad replacement install

I will need to replace them or install partial shims to get them level. The pads that are on it are clearly too thick. This flute was professionally repadded just a couple years ago, but so far I'm not really impressed with the job they did.

I did get the pads from a competent local music shop owner, so he picked out pads that would fit properly. At the time, no one told me repadding a flute was difficult, and I just did it. In fact, I think it was this very flute that I repadded over 30 years ago, but it may have been a Bundy flute that I played before I got this one. I can't say I've never repadded a flute before.