Re: [Harp-L] polishing reeds

[David Payne <dave@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Reeds usually break at the weakest point, some horizontal milling mark or tuning scratch, where the stress is greatest (near the rivet pad). Polishing takes out some of those horizontal marks.

Dave
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Dave Payne Sr. 
Elk River Harmonicas
www.elkriverharmonicas.com 



----- Original Message ----
From: John Kerkhoven <solo_danswer@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2008 8:24:50 PM
Subject: [Harp-L] polishing reeds

Can someone describe the method used to polish reeds and explain (near and briefly as possible) what the benefits are?

John

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