[Harp-L] Vern Smith's Solder method

[David Pearce]

 The reason that I became intrigued with Vern's solder method is because of problems I've had replacing reeds in my Seydel chromatic plates using screws and nuts.  I find that I spend a lot of time using the reed wrench when a reed goes out of alignment.  Another problem with screw and nut is that the nut will sometimes move the reed towards the rivet end when it's tightened and leave a gap near the non-rivet end of the reed.  I recently had to get rid of the nut and use only a screw in order to eliminate the gap near the end of the reed slot.  My chromatics are half-valved for interactive note bending so eliminating any gaps is crucial.


I've ordered some parts to build my own soldering station and I'll let everyone know how it goes.  



David Pearce