Re: [Harp-L] Re: embossing

[Joe and Cass Leone <leone@xxxxxxxx>]

On Jan 21, 2007, at 8:51 PM, Captron100@xxxxxxx wrote:

>   Any suggestions how to obtain such a thin shim as .001, other  
> than  buying
> another complete set of feeler gauges?  I already have 3 sets  and  
> none
> contain have such a critter.  tia.
> ron

Anti theft devices from stores. Snip off one end with shears or razor  
knife. There will be a couple thin stainless strips inside. They are  
usually curved, but some are flat. They are 3/16" (4.5mm) wide and  
3/4" (19mm) long. Regardless as to whether they are flat or curved,  
they WILL fit alongside the reeds in that space and narrow enough to  
fit without cutting further.

Also, a 1/4" ball is a little too small for embossing. You don't want  
to make a 'furrow'. You want to push metal into the slot gradually.  
7-8x the width of the slot is about right. A nickel would be about  
right. And the smooth edge is hard enough. I used a 3/4" ball on a  
shaft.

smo-joe