Re: [Harp-L] tuning reeds



You can make your own wands. Take a stack of 10 popsicle sticks. Clamp them together. Cut the ends at a 45 degree angle. Coat the stack with contact cement. Slam the stack down onto a piece of emory paper. I use 260, 400 & 600. Place a motorcycle, personal watercraft battery or other heavy object on top and let set for a couple hours. Then take an exacto knife (I use a Gem single edged razor blade) and cut down between the sticks into the paper.
While using, as the paper 'loads-up' with brass, slice back into the fresh paper. One stick will last for 6-7 harps or 2 full re-tunes on a chromo 16.


smokey-joe

On Jun 27, 2009, at 3:45 PM, David Fertig wrote:

Rich, I found a sanding wand at a local model train shop, under $5, it's got a nice tapered tip, and uses a narrow band of sandpaper (I'm using 320 grit, coded green) that can be advanced around as it's worn. Easy does it! "The Detail Sander by NWSL (see nwsl.com )

I also use it to scrape away the rust that some say doesn't occur on nickel, brass and phosphor bronze. . .

-Dave

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Hello,
Any
recommendations for tools for tuning reeds and where to get them. I
like the idea of a dremel like rotary tool and the shofu brownee
attachment. But don´t know specific model numbers or places to purchase
them. Any advice on those or any better methods greatly appreciated.
Thanks! Rich
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