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From: "Philip McKenzie" <philclimb1@-----.com>
Subj: RE: [DR-L] Oboe gouging machines
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2003 14:26:21 -0400

Oh! I thought machine was a metaphor for ourselves, by 46, filled with
growns and dulling around the edges.

The actual machines that gouge oboe cane, if well maintained, e.g.,
lubricated and adjusted regularly, should last a lifetime. The back and
forth motions used to gouge cane over many years would not match the number
of similar strokes in the cylinder of your automobile getting out of your
driveway.

Of course the key component is the blade. Sharp blade - in tune reeds!

Phil ;-)

On Behalf Of Miriam Williams
Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2003 12:40 PM
Subject: Re: [DR-L] Oboe gouging machines

I presume you mean your machine is 46 years old? THat sounds pretty good to
me. Don't they usually run over $1K?

Perhaps a better question would be How many pcs of can can one gouge before
the machine wears out?

Miriam
----- Original Message -----
From: "Philip McKenzie" <philclimb1@-----.com>
Subject: RE: [DR-L] Oboe gouging machines

> I can tell you from experience that at 46 my machine is really starting to
> wear out. I can tell by the squeaks and growns in movements that used to
> be fluid, as well as some dulling of the edges.
>
> Phil
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: doublereed-l-admin@-----.edu
> [mailto:doublereed-l-admin@-----.edu]On Behalf Of Miriam Williams
> Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2003 12:18 PM
> To: doublereed-l@-----.edu
> Subject: Re: [DR-L] Oboe gouging machines
>
>
> Dear Geoffrey and list:
>
> I ask this having no experience at all with gougers:
> How long is it before a machine wears out?
> How does one tell it's worn out?
>
> Miriam
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Geoffrey S Bridge" <geoffrey.bridge@-----.com>
> To: <doublereed-l@-----.edu>
> Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2003 11:35 AM
> Subject: [DR-L] Oboe gouging machines
>
>
> > Has anyone tried lots of oboe gouging machines and come up with the
> > definitive answer to which is the best machine made in these modern
times?
> I
> > am thinking my present machine is worn out.
> > I am new to this list and would love to learn of others experiences in
> this
> > field.
> >
> > The only makers I know of are:
> > Howarth (UK)
> > Rieger (Germany)
> > Reeds n Stuff (Germany)
> > T Allcock (Finland formerly UK)
> > Graf (Switzerland)
> > RDG (USA) which I actually have used for 30years!
> >
> > Any advice, experiences etc. would be most interesting
> >
> >
> > Geoffrey Bridge
> > --------------------------------------
> > Oboe playing improves and extends your life!!
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