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Doublereed Archive - Posting 000041.txt from 2008/05

From: herb fawcett <herbgosia@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [DR-L] oboe reed knives
Date: Wed, 07 May 2008 18:43:07 -0400

No, I have one of the first custom knives that Meg ordered from the knife
maker in Florida. It is not only beautiful, but very sharp and nicely
balanced. I have sharpened stuff for years as a dentist, and the technique
doesn't vary a lot, so I don't have the jig etc. except for profiler blades.
Too bad Meg was out of the knives.
Herb

On 5/7/08 11:48 AM, "Miriam Williams" <mwquacker@-----.net> wrote:

> Yes, thanks; I've known Meg for years. She is a very nice person, and her
> customer service is unparalleled IMO.
>
> Do you use the Speedy Sharp, Herb?
>
> Miriam
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "herb fawcett" <herbgosia@-----.net>
> To: <doublereed@-----.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2008 12:55 PM
> Subject: Re: [DR-L] oboe reed knives
>
>
>> Miriam,
>> That reference was to Meg Cassell at Good tone Guild. A very nice person!
>> Herb
>>
>>
>> On 5/7/08 10:35 AM, "Miriam Williams" <mwquacker@-----.net> wrote:
>>
>>> What are you teachers recommending for a decent hollow-ground beginning
>>> reed
>>> knife these days?
>>>
>>> I have a couple Rigotti I like.
>>>
>>> I am familiar with "a good reed knife is one you can keep sharp". I seem
>>> to
>>> be able to do that with the Rigotti.
>>>
>>> I'm doing some internet reasearch for students who may start reedmaking
>>> this
>>> summer.
>>> Preferably under $30 if possible.
>>>
>>> Thanks!
>>> Miriam
>
>
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