Re: [Harp-L] Repair and tuning tools

["Matt Smart" <matthewsmart@xxxxxxxxx>]

You can get your own tools. You don't need that overpriced tool kit.



1) Gapping: try a paper clip stretched out, or the head of a sewing
needle, or a piece of brass if you can find one.
2) Shim = a razor blade
3) reed wrench..you might be out of luck there, but I rarely use
it..you can also cut one yourself with a small piece of sheet metal.
The spark plug metal dividers work perfect.
4) instead of files, I use sanding wands. They are more refined and
take less metal off. You can also smooth out factory gashes. Go to
micromark.com and search "sanding wand"
5) Use a penny to close in the reed gaps
6) unflavored chapstick, rub on comb to create a gasket..
7) small hammer to open cover plates..
8) small screw driver...any home depot carries the small type. I use a
small flathead on philips to prevent stripping.

On 8/17/06, Dina Janzen <dlj@xxxxxx> wrote:
> Looks like I lost my LO tuning kit, so I am wondering about
> alternatives to a new one for basic tuning, gapping etc.  Any
> suggestions?  Or, anyone have a LO kit to sell?
>
> Thanks-
> Jim R
>
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