Re: [Harp-L] replace reed LO

[Gary Lehmann <gnarlyheman@xxxxxxxxx>]

I replaced some LO reeds recently, and had to be really careful when
removing the donor--the rivets kept wanting to come out of the donor!
Made it work, but had to be crafty . . .

On Sat, Jun 4, 2011 at 10:26 AM, John Neff <soulchicken@xxxxxxxx> wrote:

>
> 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?
> >
> > Stay well
> > Play well
> >
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>
>