[Harp-L] Re: Suzuki Promaster reed replacement - hole?

[Jim Rossen <jimjimdr@xxxxxxxxx>]

See the Brendan Power youtube video on Manji reed replacement.   The
Manji and Promaster reeds are attached the same way.  He tapes the
reed into the slot and drills the plate using the reed hole as a
guide.

Jim R

On Dec 31, 5:56 pm, Blunt White <playh...@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Repair wisdom welcome (hole 5 blow).  The reeds are spot welded in place and the reed plate looks to be stainless steel.  
>
> If the reeds were not spot welded I would have a starter hole for a screw or bolt.   Drilling a .052 tapping hole or .063 clearence hole on center through stainless is not going to be easy.  
>
> Repair recommendations welcome.  Will be sad to toss a 2 month old Promaster into my reed plate box.  
>
> Blunt
>
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