[Harp-L] Screws for reeds (was: Vern Smith's Solder method)

[Vern]

Have you ever wondered how the worker can insert, align, and rivet a reed in about a second at the factory?   I surmise that the reeds are wider near the rivet than at the tip.  When she pushes the reed all the way into the slot, the wider part touches the sides of the slot and aligns it.  After the reed is gapped, the wide part doesn’t enter the slot as it vibrates but the narrower tip has clearance.

Vern.


> On Nov 1, 2017, at 3:49 PM, Vern <jevern at xxxxx> wrote:
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> Therefore it is left to us who must repair them to find the best methods.
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> Soldering works regardless of the previous method of attachment (rivets, welds, screws, etc.) or the possibly damaged condition of the plate,  with no drilling, reaming, or tapping required
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> Vern
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>> On Nov 1, 2017, at 2:40 PM, gnarlyheman at xxxxx wrote:
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>> I am pretty happy with the screws that Suzuki uses--but if a donor reed has the rivet still attached, I will use that.
>> I must point out, however, that harmonicas are designed and manufactured to be sold, not repaired.
>> Gary
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