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1/16 in. (1.6 mm) thickness
The common starting thickness for tenon wrap. Sands down easily; you cannot add back, so start thick.
Product detailSKU #1274319727383
Allied Music SupplySheet Cork 1/16 in. (1.6 mm)
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Natural sheet cork in 1/16 in. (1.6 mm) — standard tenon and key-bumper stock for woodwind repair. For techs and DIY repairers, not players.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Recorking clarinet or oboe tenons that have gone loose
- Cutting key bumpers and silencers to stop mechanism clatter
- A bench that recorks several instruments a year
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need one tenon fixed — a strip costs far less
- Anyone without a knife, cement and sanding block
- Flute or sax neck joints if 1.6 mm is too thick to seat
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Sheet, not pre-cut strips
You cut length and width yourself, so one sheet covers tenons, bumpers and pads in any size.
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Natural cork
Compresses and rebounds, so it seals a tapered joint and quiets keys better than hard synthetic sheet.
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Compared with 3/64 in. (1.2 mm)
Use 1.6 mm when the socket is worn or the old cork was thick. Drop to 1.2 mm if the joint binds.
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Priced as bench stock
Cost per repair is low across many jobs, high if you only ever cork one instrument.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No adhesive included — you need contact cement and a sharp blade
- 02Cork grease is separate; a dry new tenon will bind and tear
- 03Sand to fit after gluing; a fat joint cracks sockets
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What thickness cork do I need for a clarinet tenon?
1/16 in. (1.6 mm) is the usual choice. Glue it on slightly proud, then sand until the joint pushes together firmly with a little resistance.
02Can I use this for saxophone key bumpers?
Yes. Cut small squares or discs from the sheet and glue them where keys contact the body. Sand the height to set regulation.
03Do I need special glue?
Contact cement is standard for tenon cork. Apply to both cork and tenon, let it tack, then press. It is not included.
04How much can I sand it down?
Plenty — most of the fitting is sanding. Work slowly and test the joint often, since removing too much means starting over.
