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Doublereed Archive - Posting 000097.txt from 2005/06

From: "Kevin H. Moore" <oboetools@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [DR-L] Mandrel problems
Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2005 18:57:10 -0400

I recall once or twice having been so frustrated and so desparate for a reed
that I tied the cane so tightly that the tube slightly collapsed onto the
mandrel, making it impossible to remove the tube from the mandrel until the
cane was removed from the tube. Go figure.

Kevin

----- Original Message -----
From: "Joel Verkaik" <joel@-----.ca>
To: <doublereed@-----.org>
Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 13:46 Hrs
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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