Re: RE: [Harp-L] Gasekting

["Tim Moyer" <wmharps@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Eric Neumann wrote:
> But, but, bees wax smells and tastes pretty.

Hopefully, the beeswax isn't acting as a gasket.  There shouldn't be 
any loose wax inside the harp anywhere.  The point of the wax is to 
have it be absorbed into the wood, and all the wax on the outside 
surface of the comb should be removed.  If there's any wax on the 
outside of the comb, you're asking for trouble the first time the 
harp gets hot, or even after a little use.  The loose wax will 
migrate into the reeds, and you'll have a mess.  

If you're waxing combs, remove as much wax from the outside of the 
comb as you can before you assemble.

-tim

Tim Moyer
Working Man's Harps
http://www.workingmansharps.com/