Flute Silver Polish Guide

Workflow

1. 1

   Disassemble Safely

   45 min

   Remove keys careful pad wetness avoid; photo layout.

   Solid-Wood Dimensional Change Record

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2. 2

   Polish with Silver Cloth

   1 hour

   Hand polish body footjoint headjoint tarnish.

   Miter Angle Record Calculator

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3. 3

   Optional Ultrasonic Body Only

   30 min

   Keys off body ultrasonic silver safe no lacquer.

   Miter Angle Record CalculatorSolid-Wood Dimensional Change Record

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4. 4

   Reassemble Check Regulation

   1 hour

   Reassembly may shift regulation quick check.

   Solid-Wood Dimensional Change RecordThrough-Dovetail Tail-Board Layout Reviewer

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Tools Used

• Solid-Wood Dimensional Change Record
  Primary

  Calculate polish compound amount surface area.

• Miter Angle Record Calculator
  Supporting

  Track disassembly screw count map.

• Through-Dovetail Tail-Board Layout Reviewer
  Primary

  Convert tarnish grade to time estimate.

Reference Materials

• Pro Tip

  Photo keys — reassembly puzzle.

• Time Saver

  Pads wet polish — ruin pad.

• Warning

  Ultrasonic — keys off only.

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