Re: [Harp-L] reed removal tool



Jon Eriksen writes
the Romel tool is available @ Bill's website. his brother in law is
making them and they're only $40

That's good news, Jon. I know a lot of folks like that Romel tool. I wonder if the brother-in-law does any of the other work that Bill used to do?


And, for the OP, I agree with the good Dr. Antaki - anything from a nail to a properly-sized center punch will work. I use a little pointed punch that I think came with the Hering toolkit. I bet Antaki has a real slick $1 solution.

On the other end of the spectrum, here's this -- a mini arbor press from MicroMark:

http://www.micromark.com/PRESS-IT-PRECISION-ARBORandPUNCH-PRESS,9309.html

I don't want to take anything away from the Romel tool; I've never even seen one in person. Like I say, I hear they work great. But this arbor press can apply up to 250 lb of force. It is ~$60 but it is metal and much more heavy-duty than the Romel tool, which if I am not mistaken is made of Plexiglass or similar plastic. Another cool thing about the arbor press is that it has a number of very handy accessories such as the drill/tap holder and assorted punches, etc.

For a bit more of an investment, if one feels the need for a mechanical aid for removing reeds, it seems to this observer that the mini arbor press would be a very versatile addition to your workbench. One could remove old rivets and reset new ones, drill and tap reed plates, and so on with precision.

Michelle





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