Re: [Harp-L] lowering the pitch of a reed with solder

[joe leone <3n037@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Jan 15, 2011, at 7:07 PM, Johnnie Harp wrote:

> Joe says "I use a chip of reed, OR tinsel OR sliver of lead from  
> shotgun shot. I super glue it..."
>
> Golf stores used to carry self-adhesive lead tape to adjust the  
> swing weight of a golf club … Not sure if it's still available… If  
> so this would be a very convenient way to add weight to the tip of  
> a reed as it is essentially lead foil ... heavier than aluminum  
> foil ...

Right, it is also used to balance fan blades and small machinery  
wheels. . But the preferred method is to drill recesses into blades  
and wheels to bring them into balance. (look at clock balance wheels)  
I used to use the tape to balance arrows.
> Probably some super glue as Smokey Joe mentions would be required  
> to secure the lead in place due to the small amount of lead tape  
> required therefore limited self adhesive ...

Yes, I would think so.