Re: [Harp-L] DIY Harmonica Combs

["Vern Smith" <jevern@xxxxxxx>]

For a diatonic comb using hand tools, I would....
1. Put an existing comb on your scanner window and copy it.
2. Glue the paper image to the wooden workpiece.
3. Carefully  and slowly cut it out using a hand jigsaw.
4. Sand and varnish.

The quality of your combs will improve as does your skill 
with the saw.

Economics would dictate that you buy a wooden, or, plastic, 
or metal comb.  I assume that you would enjoy the challenge 
of making your own.  After you finish the first one, you can 
decide to make or buy others.

Those who make combs for sale use machine tools.  CNC is the 
ultimate machine tool.  They require a big investment ( 
$2k - $3k) and the skill/knowledge to write the part 
programs.  CNC is not recommended for those without 
experience using machine tools.

Vern

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Nick Kirkes" <nick.kirkes@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 2:22 PM
Subject: [Harp-L] DIY Harmonica Combs


> Being the eternal hobbyist, I'm thinking about making some 
> of my wood combs,
> for my own consumption (as opposed to marketing/selling 
> them), but I'm not
> much of a woodworker.  What are people using?  I was 
> thinking about a hobby
> CNC machine, but those seem pricey.  Jigsaws seem too 
> shaky though.  Any
> input from you woodworkers?
> Thanks,
> Nick
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