Flute Pad Seating Guide

Workflow

1. 1

   Inspect Pads and Keys

   30 min

   Check torn pads leaky keys height screw regulation.

   Uniform Lumber Group Mass ReviewerMiter Angle Record Calculator

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2. 2

   Shim and Level Keys

   3 hours

   Pad shims paper feeler 1/3 ring closure.

   Miter Angle Record CalculatorSolid-Wood Dimensional Change Record

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3. 3

   Adjust Regulation Screws

   2 hours

   Sequential key opening heights balanced.

   Solid-Wood Dimensional Change RecordUniform Lumber Group Mass Reviewer

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4. 4

   Play Test All Notes

   30 min

   Fast passages soft loud check leaks.

   Uniform Lumber Group Mass Reviewer

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Tools Used

• Uniform Lumber Group Mass Reviewer
  Primary

  Calculate shim thickness microns needed.

• Solid-Wood Dimensional Change Record
  Supporting

  Convert pad diameter to closure percent target.

Reference Materials

• Pro Tip

  Donut shim — center open ring seal.

• Time Saver

  Regulation order — skips cause chaos.

• Warning

  Split E — test high E only.

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