05/09/2026
This was a fun project (didn't think I'd ever say that!)
This oboe had two cracks above sockets. I prefer to pin cracks but when the wood is too thin for a good pinning job I have to carbon fiber band instead. That was the case for the lower joint and bell on this oboe.
2 bands on the lathe, a new tone hole for the low Bb key, and lots of regulation later, it's back in business!