Re: [Harp-L] Tool for tuning harps (Sources)

[Greg Jones <greg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Robert,
When I responded on this earlier, I probably forgot to mention that I am
using mine almost exclusively on Seydel stainless.
Really great points  you made.

Thx amigo

Greg Jones
16:23 Harmonicas
Seydel Dealer
1623customharmonicas.com

On Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 11:41 PM, Robert Coble <robertpcoble@xxxxxxxxxxx>wrote:

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> The tool is an engraving pen with a diamond bit. I think most of them use
> a 3/32" collet to hold the diamond bit. I prefer the Micro-Mark style to
> the General Tool style because it is somewhat less bulky in my hand. You
> can substitute Shofu polishers or Dremel polishers for the diamond bit. I
> have 3 on my workbench; one has the diamond bit (for stainless steel
> reeds); one has a Shofu Brownie polishing wheel (thanks to Mike "Fathead"
> Easton for the recommendation!), and one has a larger diameter polishing
> wheel that I got from a musician friend who works in a jewelry store. I've
> also substituted Dremel polishers at various times. I prefer to use
> polishing to retune rather than the engraving bit because it doesn't
> "scratch" the surface as badly, but the diamond bit works nicely for
> stainless steel. A polishing wheel takes a VERY LONG TIME on stainless
> steel to get a reed in tune. The nice thing about using Dremel polishing
> wheels is that they are readily available locally. Shofu Brownies have to
> be ordered in quantities of 12, IIRC; I got mine from Otto Frei. They are
> not individually expensive (a few dollars) but 12 will last a LONG time
> unless you are a serious repairer/customizer with a lot of business.
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> Kinya Pollard (http://harmonicasessions.com/?p=25) has a Harmonica
> Workbench article on using the Micro-Mark tool.
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> Different versions are available through several sources. You can also get
> replacement diamond bits.
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> Micro-Mark
> http://www.micromark.com/cordless-powered-detail-engraver,9406.html
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> Cordless Powered Detail Engraver
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> Harbor Freight Tools
> http://www.harborfreight.com/micro-engraver-98227.html
> Chicago Electric - item#98227
> Micro Engraver
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> Item #: 349147 |
>         Model #:
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> General Tools & Instruments 7" Cordless Precision Engraver
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> www.amazon.com/General-Tools-505-Cordless-Precision/dp/B004YK66NMGeneralTools 505 Cordless Precision Engraver with Diamond Tip BitList Price:
>     $19.99
> Price: $14.28
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> General Tools
> http://www.generaltools.com/505--POWER-PRECISION-ENGRAVER_p_1499.html
> 505 - Power Precision Engraver
> Your Price: $19.96
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> You might also check with crafts stores for cordless engraving tools.
> WalMart sells a fingernail polishing tool that does essentially the same
> thing.
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> Happy Harp Tuning!
> Crazy Bob
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