Klarinet Archive - Posting 000691.txt from 2004/01

From: Eric Jacobs <erichenryjacobs@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] reedmaking tools
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2004 14:02:34 -0500

thanks, walter! i know there are many manufacturers of
calipers, like you said....but could you give me a
listing of a few manufacturers that you know of, to
give me a jump start on my search? i googled caliper,
vernier caliper and dial caliper and was inundated
with many devices that looked completely different,
but were called the same thing (i.e. dial caliper).
I'm looking for one with a downward-pointing rod that
comes from a dial where you can read the
width/thickness, but anything to give me a start would
be great. Thanks again.
--- GrabnerWG@-----.com wrote:
> In a message, dated 1/22/2004 12:03:36 PM Eastern
> Standard Time, erichenryjacobs@-----.com writes:
>
> > What is the technical name for the device that
> > measures the width of a reed (i think in
> millimeters)?>>
>
> If you just want to MEASURE reed dimensions, all you
> need is a Vernier Caliper. There are dozens of
> manufacturers and I would guess that 99% would be
> more than accurate enough for reed measuring. They
> run from about $29 to over $100.
>
> The best kind is a dial caliper, as it is much
> easier to read. It's more expensive, however.
>
> If you want a tool that measures and then ADJUSTS
> the reed, that's something else.
>
> Walter Grabner
> www.clarinetxpress.com
> "Making Clarinet Reeds by Hand"
>
>
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