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Doublereed Archive - Posting 000091.txt from 2003/09

From: "Miriam Williams" <mwquacker@-----.net>
Subj: [DR-L] RE: Oboe reed tip scraping
Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2003 22:38:08 -0400

Michael B. wrote, in part:
To get a really thin
tip, I use cane that is smooth on the gouged side (Danzi) and also use a
single edge razor mounted in a blade holder resembling a knife handle
(Home Depot).
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I might have to try that.

I found several web sites that sell straight razors, too. One would have to
remount it in a handle such as a piece of dowel. One of my favorite knives
for working on reed tips was an old razor knife; now it's pretty worn down
from almost 20 yrs. of honing. I might try a disposable one I saw at
http://www.heimerdingercutlery.com/catalog/ (search for shaving razors); the
Dovo Shavette for $23.50. Not bad if it'll last. I just don't want to shell
out $50+ for a premium razor.

Miriam