Re: Re: [Harp-L] Repair and tuning tools

["Tim Moyer" <wmharps@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

There are lots of good sources for small tools besides the Lee Oskar 
kit.  Micro Mark is a great one for small screwdrivers, nut drivers, 
wrenches, files, pin vices and the like.  I don't know exactly what 
kind of work you want to do, but a lot of stuff can be had even from 
places like Harbor Freight.  I don't suggest using a steel tool 
(like a paper clip) for adjusting gaps, because the hard metal can 
scratch reeds.  That said, I sometimes use the backside of a curved 
dental pick for that job.  Instead of the rather pricey sanding 
wands and replacement belts, I like to use 400 grit emory paper cut 
into 3/8" strips, wrapped around a piece of pencil eraser.  Cheap, 
fast, and effective.  Brass pick tools can be hard to find, but I've 
recently started making my own from 1/8" brass rod from Small Parts, 
and a little time at the disk/belt sander and anvil.  Many thanks to 
G in New Zealand for both the sample, and the advice on how to make 
them.  

-tim

Matt Smart wrote:
> 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@...> 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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