Flute Repad We're very pleased with the end results achieved through our highly detailed and intricate repair services. Whether it be strictly a Play Condition Service or a Complete Instrument Overhaul, we think you'll be pleased with the value you get at Bandman. In a personalized and handcrafted manner, we fix your instrument the way we'd want our own fixed.   We have taken photos of a recent flute re-pad performed in our shop, and posted them below, to help illustrate our complete Repad Service repair. Please click on an image or follow the "Next" link to view larger images and more in-depth captions. Enjoy! Next Before. After.   Flute beforehand. All keys removed. All springs are removed from the posts.

Springs placed in a flute board. Flute, without keywork or springs. Old headcork removed.

New headcork is glued, waxed, and fit. New headcork placement. Fitting the headjoint tenon.

Fitting the foot tenon. Waxed headjoint is checked for fit. Removing pads.

Old pads removed. Keywork without pads and key corks. Buffing keys.

Buffing the body. Keys and body, post-buffing room. Here's a shot of the body.

...and a shot of the keys. New pads are installed. New pads and new keycorks.

Polishing key rods. Cleaning hinge tubes. Leveling pans

Ironing pads.	Clamped and ready for the pad oven.	Placing in the pad oven.

Oiling the keywork.	Play test.	Completed flute Repad Service.

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