[Harp-L] Re: Harp-L Digest, Vol 72, Issue 40

[Michael Easton <diachrome@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dremel bits are actually too coarse.
You want to use an abrasive that will let you command control of the  
reduction.
That's why the Shofu Brownies are perfect for rotary tool use.   They  
don't heat up the reed material.
They aren't an end all to tuning and altering reed pitch.  Combine  
them with files and sanding wands to broaden your abilities to work on  
reeds.

I recommended Dremels and pro rotary tools in the past but finally  
realized I'm a pro on them having used them 5 days a week for the past  
33 years in my profession.
It easily carried over when I started working on harps about 12 years  
ago.

Most everyone here has warned against using Dremels.  Beware of the  
super cheap rotary tools as well.  The motors aren't balanced and the  
bits tend to wobble causing hand fatigue.

Michael Easton
www.harmonicarepair.com

On Aug 19, 2009, at 3:42 PM, harp-l-request@xxxxxxxxxx wrote:

> Message: 9
> Date: Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:23:52 -0400
> From: "James Sterett" <jsterett@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [Harp-L] What Dremel tip? (was Nail polisher for tuning
> 	reeds)
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> I've got an old Dremel tool.  seems like it would be good for tuning  
> reeds (stress the seems like... in my feeble attempts using the  
> Dremel to tune flat reeds, I've shot more than a few across the  
> room.)  Has anyone ever used a tool such as the Dremel for tuning  
> reeds?  If yes, what tip would you recommend?
>
> http://www.dremel.com/en-us/AttachmentsAndAccessories/Pages/CategoryProducts.aspx?catid=8&catname=Rotary+Tool+Accessories
>
> Thanks.
>
> JIm.
> http://www.myspace.com/mulegroove