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Doublereed Archive - Posting 000013.txt from 2003/06
From: David Lurie <david.lurie@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [DR-L] Oboe gouging machines
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2003 16:06:09 -0400
At 12:40 PM 6/3/2003 -0500, you wrote:
>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?
It is a good question, but who is counting? I have been using my machine
since 1966, when I bought it. I will guess I must have already gouged
several hundred thousand reeds in the last 45 years, and it is far from
worn out. I don't believe these machines will ever wear out, provided they
are used and maintained properly. The blades will of course get dull, since
cane by nature is abrasive, and does contain silica in it. But all that
requires is to sharpen it, by a professional.
David
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Philip McKenzie" <philclimb1@-----.com>
>To: <doublereed-l@-----.edu>
>Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2003 12:30 PM
>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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