Re: [Harp-L] Reed slot technology

[Joe and Cass Leone <leone@xxxxxxxx>]

On Aug 9, 2009, at 9:08 AM, David Payne wrote:
>  As I understand it, you cut the reedplate from both sides  
> simultaneously, instead of punching it through from one side (as it  
> is traditionally done) to eliminate that reedslot sloppiness.  
> Seydel came up with that around 2007.
>
> Dave
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> www.elkriverharmonicas.com
Cutting from both sides isn't necessary, is expensive, and the 2 dies  
won't line up when getting into the 'thousandths' category. The  
easier solution, and one that can be one at home is MY method.

1. Take a reed plate that is already thick enough. Buff off the exit  
side of the plate.

2. Then slurry hone the entry side of the plate to take off the round  
shoulders caused when the die enters the (relatively soft) metal.

The sharper the corners of the reed slot AND reed..the better.
smo-joe