Re: Solder on reeds

[Pat Missin <pat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Ken.Hildebrand wrote:
>
>Why mix stainless steel powder or brass powder to the adhesive (epoxy resin,
>superglue, nail polisth, etc) as opposed to just using the adhesive to add
>weight to the reed ?
>
>Does the metal powder add MORE needed weight than the adhesive alone?

Yes - therefore reducing the size of the blob needed to lower the
pitch by a given amount.

>Where's a good source for these powders ?

Art and craft supply houses carry metal powders in small quantities.
They are often used as filler ingredients for casting resins.

www.artstuf.com

www.barnesproducts.com.au

www.compleatsculptor.com

www.sculpt.com

www.smooth-on.com

I would also check the yellow pages for any local hobby stores that
might carry it, which would save you a few doillars in shipping
charge.


Another similar method is to glue a piece of an old reed to the tip of
the one you want to lower in pitch, although I've had much better
results using the epoxy/stainless steel mix.

>P.S. Hey Pat Missin ! You coming to the Buckeye this year ?

Yes, but for a limited time only. I'll be at Joe's Teach-a-thon on the
Saturday afternoon.

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 -- Pat.