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Doublereed Archive - Posting 000096.txt from 2005/06

From: "Miriam Williams" <mwquacker@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [DR-L] Mandrel problems
Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2005 16:12:00 -0400

Yeah, it could be bent in some way causing the staple to bind onto it. I'm
sure you will get more responses soon.

M
----- Original Message -----
From: "Joel Verkaik" <joel@-----.ca>
To: <doublereed@-----.org>
Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 12:46 PM
Subject: Re: [DR-L] Mandrel problems

> 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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