@Stephen Howard Thanks for all info. This is exactly what I've done with some books for a few hours with the pad I've used
… But I had this feeling that hot glue has done most of the work here.
I like this horn, Yani copy (TS-100G older version). What I meant is that it could be faster to buy a new one, but they don't sell it anymore. It's a good horn, so I suppose I've already got the answer, I will certainly repad it.
I've searched for Mypads, in fact they cost the same as Pisoni Deluxe pads (not Pro):
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Tampon pour saxophone Pisoni DS-120, En cuir brun spécial, Résonateur en métal, Diamètre: 40 mm, Épaisseur: 4,3 mm
www.thomann.de
A full set of pads should cost around 100/120 €. With Thomann, it's always possible to buy each pad X2 just in case of need, and get a refund on those not used.
@jbtsax Thanks for the info too, I have to find a cheap one.
Here are some low cost tools I've used to change some pads and do some maintenance:
Air torch, works really well:
Amazon.fr Notail Pistolet à Air Chaud, Mini Pistolet à Air 300W Chaleur Outils pour DIY Craft en relief,Gaufrage Timbre, Feuille Thermique,emballage gaufré (noir)
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Hot glue gun:
Amazon.fr TOPELEK Mini Pistolet à Colle Chaude 50 Bâtons, Pistolet Colle Chauffrage Rapide et Sûr pour Petits Bateaux Projets & Package Bricolage et Réparations Rapides dans Maison & Bureau【20 Watts, Noir】
www.amazon.fr
Pipe cleaner for rods:
Amazon.fr 100 GERMANUS Cure Pipe Blanc, Paquet de 100 Pieces, Nettoyant Pipes Cleaners
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Tri-flow lithium grease:
Amazon.fr Tri-Flow TF23004 Clear Synthetic Grease - 3 oz. Tube by Tri-Flow
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And here are some Tools I've found but not bought yet:
To remove play in my B key rod:
Amazon.fr ptl SERTI pinces Action parallèle 4 Hole MUSIQUE réparation SAXOPHONE BOIS PRESTIGE #031-21-20
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For posts:
Amazon.fr PTL ® Prestige Parallèle action Post Pince de fixation pour Saxophone Instruments de musique#06215 outils de réparation
www.amazon.fr
USB leak light, I use a powerful small hand torch light for now:
Amazon.fr Homyl Fuite Détection Lumière Outil Tuyau Cable Lumière Saxophone Flûte Kit de Reparation
www.amazon.fr
Pads Tools:
Amazon.fr RiToEasysports Outil pour Pad de Son de Saxophone Réparation de Bois de Saxophone Matériel en Acier Inoxydable Sax Tenor Reed Tuning Pad de Son de Saxophone Outil de réparation de Vent de
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Amazon.fr Yibuy Outil de réparation pour flûte de saxophone en métal 176 mm
www.amazon.fr
For measuring pads, this one has 0.01 mm precision:
Amazon.fr Pied à Coulisse Numérique, Preciva Professionnel Caliper 150m, Précision Digital Outil Micromètre Vernier en Acier Inoxydable, mm/inch conversion, Résiste aux Eclaboussures (Écran normal)
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BTW, I have a feel that LH keys stack action is very slighty lower than RH keys stack, certainly around 1 mm average. Is it a big problem? The sax plays well in tune. If I lower RH keys height with their dedicated screws, I will have to do something with Bb key regulation, as there will be some play with Bb when playing middle C. LH keys stack is already at maximum height, that can't be changed without removing metal material on B key. So it has to be made on RH stack. G4M tenor sax has a pretty low action which I like a lot BTW.