RE: [Harp-L] replace reed LO

[John Neff <soulchicken@xxxxxxxx>]

Hi Robert,
 
I don't know if you have any experience with reed replacement, but it can be a little tricky. I use a steel center punch to remove rivets in reeds I am replacing and then drill the hole out with a 0-80 tap bit. I tap the reed plate and attach the new reed with a brass 0-80 slot head machine screw. Most techs that I am familiar with use machine screws and not replacement rivets. Tapping the reed plate allows for a neat and clean reed replacement without a nut sticking off your reed plate. After everything is tight I Dremel the screw flush with the reed plate. Hope that helps any. If you want me to replace a coiuple reeds for you, I would be happy to help you out.
 
Peace,
John
 
> Date: Sat, 4 Jun 2011 01:27:32 -0700
> From: robert@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [Harp-L] replace reed LO
> 
> Hello reed-punchers,
> 
> If I use rivets (instead of nut/bolt) to replace reeds, where can I get the
> rivet material for Lee Oskar harps?
> 
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