Re: [Harp-L] Seydel 1847 & Serious Blues in Roanoke

["Tim Moyer" <wmharps@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Cliff Hall wrote:
> I noticed that Tim Moyer listed polishing the reed plate 
> edges as one of the tasks he had applied to his.  Tim - was
> this because of sharp edges, excessive protrusion, or something 
> else?  How did you polish them?  Any info appreciated.

They are not completely flush, though the protrusion is minimal.  I 
used to detest protruding reed plates until I figured out a simple 
way to polish them smooth.  I use 0000 (that's four zeros, or "four 
aught") steel wool.  You can get this anywhere they sell painting 
supplies (even Wal Mart), and I just tear off a little bit and wad 
it into a small ball and, after removing the plates from the 
harmonica body!) rub it back and forth lengthwise a few dozen times, 
until the plate edges are smooth as silk.  Be careful not to tangle 
it in the ends of the draw reeds that face the front!  I found that 
this in combination with the already excellent finish on the front 
edges of the 1847 comb's tines make a very comfortable playing 
surface.

-tim