Too Many Questions from Zagzig?

"Can compile all the questions into 1 thread and perhaps that will stop clutter and get your questions asked at the same time."

That is not really viable either. I have already presented enough 'answers' in this forum to fill a significant book. To answer all the questions that zagzig could raise if he continues in his present fashion, would fill fill several more books. I, for one, would leave the place.

"I've never wanted to tell people to stop asking things"

Nor have I. And that is obvious from the way I have so readily answered such questions. But questions beg answers. The question is pointless unless answers ensure, and I for one am on the point of stopping answering, as it seems others of the few experienced technicians here may be. Perhaps you would like to take over the very time filling role of answering zagzig's questions. I tell you, they have taken a significant chunk out of my life. A guy's altruism can be pushed only so far.

"I've never wanted to tell people to stop asking things, even if they're easy questions to answer."

They're not as easy as you think. They're asked at a level above the answers given in probably the world's best reference book on the topic. You could say it is the equivalent of people asking about the most intricate details of how to do a hip replacement, in a forum on exercising the body.

I have not seen you answering many of them!

Zag zig here.

I apologizes for overdoing the posts!

Please don’t be afraid of me. I see that I have taken too much attention with my inquiries, some of which had spelling mistakes and other inaccuracies.

I wish to express my gratitude for the generous way forum members have been sharing their knowledge with me.

Of course the generous way forum members have been sharing their knowledge does not contribute permission for me to ask endless questions, all the more so since I have been asked in a sensitive and respectful manner by Gordon to calm down.

I am really sorry about the numerous questions.

I can not help but feel a great admiration for Gordon. He never fails to impress me with the his learning and bearing. His erudition is suffused with gentleness balance and warmth.

I love his impatience with some of the half- baked ideas I have expressed in the last month or so.

Gordon has the rounded magic of a teacher in the noble sense

Amongst other things, he is a first rate writer. He is right: His answers could be compliled into a significant book.

For the next while I intend study the answers given to my recent questions, past posts, the manual as well as new posts.

I appreciate what Bernards 20040 says about the forum helping him rebuilt his horn. In my case, I have been working on 3 horns over the last year, and they are still not quite finished.

Nevertheless I know much more about saxophone repair than I did a year ago, thanks to the forum and many hours of practice.

What I appreciate in particular about this forum is the articulate, knowledgable and coulourful way in which so many of its members express themselves.

I love the the way the discussion wanders into mechanics, ascostics, the history of saxophone fabrication and so on.

These asides contribute to the general education of the aspiring repairer. Without understanding these less than immediately practical matters, it is hard to see how you can develop the judgement that Gordon refers to.

When I have a few extra dollars, I will make a contribution to the forum. However –again- the fact that I will make such a contribution does not constitute permission to tire members with too many questions.