Re: [Harp-L] polishing reeds

["John Kerkhoven" <solo_danswer@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

What do you use to do the polishing? You don't want to be de-tuning the reed
at the same time.

Thanks,

John




> 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
> ____________________
> Dave Payne Sr.
> Elk River Harmonicas
> www.elkriverharmonicas.com
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>
>
> ----- 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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