Doublereed Archive - Posting 000044.txt from 2005/03

From: Richard Bush <rbushidioglot@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [DR-L] mandrel stuck on reed
Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2005 10:55:03 -0500

I have 28 forming mandrels that reside on a board with holding holes
large enough to easily place and remove them from the board. I use a
handle with a set screw. The handle has six flat sides so it doesn't
roll. I bought the mandrel handle from Dorothy Nielsen of Edmund
Nielsen Company. It is called Accurate (Satco). Here's a link:
http://nielsen-woodwinds.com/cgibin/store/commerce.cgi?
product=Bassoon&keywords=&cart_id=2789916.28855&next=40 It is at the
bottom of the web page.

When I wrap and put Duco cement on the reed, I just let it all dry
until it comes off with little effort.

RB

On Mar 13, 2005, at 8:26 AM, Simon K wrote:

> Dear All,
> I got a problem with the mandrel getting stuck on a reed.
>
> After applying the cotton thread wrapping on to a reed with a mandrel
> inserted, I apply nail polish on the wrapping.
> Once done, it is very difficult to remove the reed from mandrel as the
> nail
> polish have not dried yet and the wrapping must have caused the reed to
> "shrink" tightly to the mandrel. At the same time I need the mandrel
> for the
> next reed.
> What is the best way to remove a reed with wet nail polish from a
> mandrel
> safely ? (I use a plier to "push" or "pop" the reed out.. sometimes ok
> but
> usually end up scratching the mandrel or causing a dent on the reed
> butt
> opening..)
>
> thanks all,
> simon
>
>
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