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 reed glass
Author: Sang1Lee 
Date:   2009-08-01 13:39

where can i get a(Any) piece of glass you can adjust your reed on?
home depot possibly?

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 Re: reed glass
Author: Curinfinwe 
Date:   2009-08-01 13:45

I had this problem too- but I found some glass out of a picture frame. The edges aren't bevelled, but I just put tape around them and it works fine! (And it was free...)

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 Re: reed glass
Author: clariknight 
Date:   2009-08-01 13:47

I think I paid a whopping 50 cents for a 5x7" piece at my local hardware store, I'm sure home depot will do the same thing for you. Just have to ask!

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 Re: reed glass
Author: Ed Palanker 
Date:   2009-08-01 14:12

Any place that makes picture frames or replacement glass for broken windows. They will bevel it for you to and you can get any thickness and size you want. ESP
http://eddiesclarinet.com

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 Re: reed glass
Author: Alseg 
Date:   2009-08-01 14:32

Picture frame glass is a bit thin. You really want somthing thicker, like 3/8ths inch.
A decent glass window specialist can cut and bevel a nice piece for cheap, and it is worth every penny.


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 Re: reed glass
Author: Hank Lehrer 
Date:   2009-08-01 16:11

Actually, my son made me a piece out of auto-glass when he was installing windshields. I had the wisdom to have him make me two; they are really thick and the edges well beveled.

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 Re: reed glass
Author: willpow 
Date:   2009-08-01 16:18

I purchased a glass (not porcelain) tile at Home Depot and also put some rubber pads on the bottom. I find it to be the perfect size the thickness to adjust reeds on.

Will

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 Re: reed glass
Author: sfalexi 
Date:   2009-08-01 16:29

Go to a place that makes windows or works with glass. Ask them if they can give you a scrap piece and bevel the edges. Might not cost a thing............

Alexi

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 Re: reed glass
Author: LarryBocaner 2017
Date:   2009-08-01 16:32

I long ago abandoned glass in favor of acrylic (lucite). Just as flat as glass and a lot less dangerous. One step further -- having lost so many reed plaques that disappeared into whatever background, I purchased a sheet of amber acrylic and cut it into nominal 1.5 x 4" slabs using a table saw. Needless to say I created a huge amount of these which I have given away to students and colleagues (friends).

Much kinder to knives, too!



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 Re: reed glass
Author: DavidBlumberg 
Date:   2009-08-01 17:20

I use a very nice looking piece of Granite.

Got it when we were shopping for a countertop. For portable I use the glass that came with the Vandoren Wand - didn't like the wand much, but the glass is great.

http://www.SkypeClarinetLessons.com


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 Re: reed glass
Author: Claire Annette 
Date:   2009-08-01 21:43

David, I have several pieces of granite and marble that were given to me years ago by someone who worked with the stuff. Does the surface ever wear down a bit after lots of sanding or have you not had yours very long?

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 Re: reed glass
Author: Rusty 
Date:   2009-08-02 08:53

I`ve been using an old CD. There are usually dozens around the house unwanted.

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 Re: reed glass
Author: skygardener 
Date:   2009-08-02 13:04

I use a fine single cut bastard file. They are sold at every (or almost every) hardware store. This keeps its shape and stays flat a lot better than a floppy piece of paper on a plate of glass.



Post Edited (2009-08-02 13:10)

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 Re: reed glass
Author: senior 
Date:   2009-08-02 19:12

I went to the local glass shop, told them what I wanted and what I was going to do with it. They cut me a piece of 1/4 inch plate glass and ground all edges so there was no way to get cut on it. 8 X 8 about $2.00. That was 10 years ago. Prices are no doubt different now.

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 Re: reed glass
Author: Koo Young Chung 
Date:   2009-08-02 22:39

http://www.glassworks.net/

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 Re: reed glass
Author: Chris Hill 
Date:   2009-08-03 15:59

I use a Vandoren reed resurfacer turned upside down. The resurfacer is an important tool for me when I work on reeds, and the back is very smooth.
Chris

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 Re: reed glass
Author: BobD 
Date:   2009-08-03 16:04

Any Auto Glass shop

Bob Draznik

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