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Doublereed Archive - Posting 000095.txt from 2005/06
From: Joel Verkaik <joel@-----.ca>
Subj: Re: [DR-L] Mandrel problems
Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2005 13:47:39 -0400
Miriam,
Thanks for your prompt response.
I do indeed use the mandrel when I scrape, but the problem only comes
about just after I've tied the reed on and before i've done any work on
it. I would take the reed off of the mandrel and test the seal before
I put it back onto the mandrel and begin to scrape. Once that happens,
I usually have no problem getting the reed onto and off of the mandrel.
Does this perhaps mean I need to get a new mandrel? I've found the
Loree to always be reliable, but I received it second-hand (third?
fourth?) about eight years ago.
Joel
On 21 Jun, 2005, at 1:35 PM, Miriam Williams wrote:
> Joel,
> Can you hold it well enough without the mandrel?
> I seem to recall that Jennifer Paull (http://www.amoris.com/) says she
> doesn't use one in reedmaking.
>
> I find it gives me something more to hold on to, but other than that,
> may not be necessary. I've had more problems with the tube slipping
> off!
>
> Best reeds,
> Miriam
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joel Verkaik" <joel@-----.ca>
> To: <doublereed@-----.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 12:11 PM
> Subject: [DR-L] Mandrel problems
>
>
>> Hello everyone,
>>
>> I have recently been having problems with my reeds getting stuck onto
>> my mandrel after tying. I have tried a number of methods to force
>> the reed off of the mandrel, resulting in a lot of wrecked staples
>> and a lot of wasted blanks, not to mention loads of frustration. I
>> hesitate to use oil or some other lubricant to prevent it happening,
>> since I don't want to blow nasty oils into my bore and keys. Some
>> have suggested rubbing pencil graphite onto my mandrel, making it
>> smoother, but this hasn't seemed to work for me: I can't get the
>> graphite to stick.
>>
>> I am using Loree 47mm brass staples with a Loree mandrel. Does
>> anyone have any suggestions?
>>
>> Regards,
>> Joel Verkaik
>>
>>
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