Newark Woodwind Course, Part of Lincoln College.

Woodwind Instrument

Making and Repairing Course

1ST YEAR

Repair

 

Covers basic overhaul of Clarinet, Flute, Oboe and Saxophone.           

 

Basic fault finding and repair.

 

Making

 

Covers manufacturing hand tools for instrument repair - Screwdriver, spring hitch, pad slicks and bench peg.

 

Manufacturing tools necessary for instrument making.

 

Turning of wood and metal.

 

Key-making techniques.

The schedule of repairs can vary depending on the individual's interests and intended specialism. In addition to modern woodwind instruments repairs could also include traditional wind instruments and brass instruments.

 

The above is an outline of the course at present, but it could change

slightly from year to year.