Post 41: Meeting Tom Hiniker

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Onks Woodwind went on the road.  Jason and Keith took an educational trip to Rochester, Minnesota where the famous Tom Hiniker lives and works.  Tom not only can repair an oboe, but is mainly known for the oboes that he builds.  Yes, Tom Hiniker builds oboes!  He is one of a small handful of people that make oboes on a small scale in the United States. Driving by his house you would never imagine that a world class oboe maker lives and works there.  There are no signs or any other indicators that would suggest oboe awesomeness is taking place at that location.   Read more

Post 40: Visual: Why Annual Cleanings are So Important

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Below is a picture showing why annual cleanings on your instrument are so important.  Delaying cleaning allows dust and debris to clog up the holes on your instrument as seen here: Read more

Post 39: Proper Oboe Assembly

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In this video we describe the way we recommend you assemble an oboe.  As oboe repair specialists, we feel taking care of your oboe begins with assembly.  Simply stated, if you do not squeeze the keys too tightly, you have less chance of bending the keys and damaging the corks and pads.  You may personally hold the oboe differently while assembling, however, the principle should be the same, avoid excess pressure on keys.

*This principle should also be used for clarinets, flutes, etc.

 

Post 37: Another Laubin Oboe Overhaul Out the Door!

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This overhaul included:
  • complete mechanical fitting and tightening of keys
  • all posts and keys were re-plated
  • all new corks and pads

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