Klarinet Archive - Posting 000623.txt from 2001/06

From: rgarrett@-----.edu
Subj: Re: [kl]is now reed cases.
Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2001 11:58:45 -0400

I saw the DeLouits (sp!) cases at the OK Symposium. They are $100 apiece.

The box design I have is nearly identical - interesting that we came up
with the same results. He is using barrel hinges though, and I am not for
a couple of reasons - the first being expense - they will add $7 to the
cost of the case. The second is the difficulty required to install
them. The jig I use will drill the holes, but success is not always
guaranteed - you really need a special milling machine (which is very
expensive). Therefore, I will use hinges that push into a pre-made slot in
the rear of the case and are very durable. The case will have the 45
degree angle so that it opens and stops at a 90 degree angle. The clasps
he uses are push catches - which he agreed take at least 30 minutes each to
install. When making 20-30 at a time, that simply is not productive - and
frankly, I don't want to pass that hourly cost to customers. I would
assume, other than the humidor (which takes up 1/3 of the space within the
case), and the slotted aluminum surface the reeds sit on, these cases take
an enormous amount of time to make. The rubber gasket adds cost to the
project too - both in materials and time. And .........mahogany aint
cheap.......... So, I will probably use clasps similar to Harrison's, but
I will have them chromed (nickle plated) to help avoid bending. I'm also
considering including an extra clasp with each case - in case one does fail.

It's great to have reed cases available - but we need to be able to afford
them. I'm thinking of students and every-day performers.........not the
person who wants to spend $100 on a case!

Best wishes,
Roger Garrett

At 09:22 AM 06/21/2001 -0500, you wrote:
>I have been stuck on the closing latches for some time. I know why
>Harrison went the route he did. The good news is that everything but the
>latches have been worked out and solved.
>
>I have sample latches coming this week - two simple hooks and one catch
>that can be nickle plated. I hope to have reed cases available within two
>weeks. But right now, I do not.
>
>At 10:15 PM 06/20/2001 -0700, you wrote:
>>Roger:
>>
>>Do you have any of those reed cases ready yet?
>>
>>Gary Truesdail
>>
>>rgarrett@-----.edu wrote:
>> >
>> > At 08:52 PM 03/12/2001 -0800, you wrote:
>> > >Who is making these holders, Roger or David?
>> > >
>> > >I'm interested in one. What price? Will it fit in a standard Selmer
>> double
>> > >case? What kind of wood? Will this be and item of woodworking art, etc.?
>> > >
>> > >GaryT
>> >
>> > Gary,
>> >
>> > I think I'm the one making them. They will be wood - most likely oak (as
>> > it is the most readily available), although they can be of other woods
>> > too. Lacquered finish - natural or stained.
>> >
>> > I own several Harrison cases - as David N. mentioned - and they have a
>> > limited life-span (although I have refinished these and they look good
>> when
>> > done). The hardware on the ones I am building will be different - the
>> > hinges will not be so flimsy, and the catches will be push catches like
>> > those on another case I have. The brass clasps look ok, but the break and
>> > bend - not so good.
>> >
>> > As I mentioned to David, I will do many of these cases with plexiglass -
>> > and before anyone reacts negatively, I have two cases I bought from David
>> > Shifrin (who used to have a source for some) and they have lasted over 20
>> > years. The reeds always store very well in them, and the plexiglass will
>> > keep the cost down. There will be people who want glass - not
>> plexiglass -
>> > so those will be available too.
>> >
>> > I'm guessing $25-30 range right now. I'll know more when they are built.
>> >
>> > Best wishes,
>> > Roger Garrett
>> >
>> > Roger Garrett
>> > Clarinet Professor
>> > Director, Symphonic Winds
>> > Advisor, IWU Recording Services
>> > Illinois Wesleyan University
>> > School of Music
>> > Bloomington, IL 61702-2900
>> > Phone: (309) 556-3268
>> > Fax: (309) 556-3121
>> >
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>Roger Garrett
>Clarinet Professor
>Director, Symphonic Winds
>Illinois Wesleyan University
>School of Music
>Bloomington, IL 61702-2900
>Phone: (309) 556-3268
>Fax: (309) 556-3121
>
>"A man never discloses his own character so clearly as when he describes
>another's."
> Jean Paul Richter (1763-1825)
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Roger Garrett
Clarinet Professor
Director, Symphonic Winds
Illinois Wesleyan University
School of Music
Bloomington, IL 61702-2900
Phone: (309) 556-3268
Fax: (309) 556-3121

"A man never discloses his own character so clearly as when he describes
another's."
Jean Paul Richter (1763-1825)

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