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Doublereed Archive - Posting 000026.txt from 2007/03

From: "Lacy, Edwin" <el2@-----.edu>
Subj: RE: [DR-L] Plastic binding for bassoon reeds
Date: Mon, 05 Mar 2007 16:26:12 -0500

<<<I'm looking for plastic binding for bassoon reeds, the type of
plastic that one can melt over the reed. Does anybody know where to find
that stuff?>>>

Michel,

I think this procedure may have been devised by Larry Intravia (now
deceased), who was professor of bassoon at Southern Illinois University
many years ago.

His procedure was to dissolve a certain type of plastic in acetone. He
found that what worked well for him as a plastic was toothbrush handles.

I don't know the name of the specific type of plastic that is used for
that purpose, nor do I know where you would obtain acetone, as it is a
highly toxic chemical, but I think it would work for you. Be sure to
open your windows if you start using acetone!

Good luck!

Ed Lacy
University of Evansville

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