Re: [Harp-L] Re: Harp-L Digest, Vol 114, Issue 24

[Ben Bouman <fitgo@xxxxxxxxxx>]

I use this one for polishing reeds, (fine-tuning). 

http://www.proxxon.com/eng/html/28485.php


For me it works much better than a Dremel.. nice grip, variable speed..




Ben Bouman
www.customharmonicashop.com
www.harmonicainstituut.nl
www.marble-amps.com

Op 15 feb 2013, om 12:18 heeft Michael Easton het volgende geschreven:

> Brian,
> I have a variable speed Dremel and yet it's too fast at the slowest speed. When I was still using it to tune reeds I connected it to an on/off foot pedal and
> pumped it to keep it from revving up to full speed at the lowest setting.
> 
> Those that want to try using the Brownies should note that a Dremel can be  too fast and has too much torque.  The speed needs to be regulated. Some guys  use
> rotary nail buffers found in beauty aid stores.  Low torque and gets the job done.   What you use doesn't matter as long as you don't let the tool control you.
> 
> I own a Dremel device that allows me handsfree operation for vertical or horizontal use. I have it set up now to use as a bench lathe.  When I finish my new shop I'll post a  YouTube video showing the complete layout and all the tools I use.
> 
> On Feb 14, 2013, at 2:48 PM, harp-l-request@xxxxxxxxxx wrote:
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>> Message: 6
>> Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2013 12:40:06 -0600
>> From: "Brian Stear" <brianstear@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Subject: [Harp-L] Polishing Reeds - Kudos to Mike Easton!
>> To: <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
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>> Yes, thanks so much for directing me to that article Mike. And you were right...my dentist didn’t carry them. He ordered them for me and like Bob, they come a dozen to a pack. So I’ll be set for quite a while.
>> Unfortunately, my Dremel has only one speed, too fast. So I’m going to hook it up to my Variac and try it that way.
>> Thanks guys!
>> 
>> Brian
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> Take Care
> Mike
> www.harmonicarepair.com
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