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Author: Dan Shusta
Date: 2002-12-03 21:49
F.Y.I. I just wanted to mention that I spoke with Jeff, who owns J.L. Smith & Co. this afternoon. I was specifically wondering if he sold backing material for those who wanted to make their own pads. He mentioned that he did and that there was a choice between plastic, hard cardboard, and cork. (I believe you order them by MM sizes.) He then mentioned that they sell felts...and then went on to say that his firm sells EVERYTHING that a person would need to make their own bladder pads. He also related to me that none of this is listed in his catalog.
So, if you've been thinking about making your own pads or just like to experiment (like me), I suggest giving Mark or Jeff a call at 1-800-659-6073. They are nice people with which to do business.
If anyone knows of other firms offering everything a person would need to make their own pads, please don't hesitate to add their names to this posting.
Best regards,
Dan Shusta
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Author: Bob
Date: 2002-12-04 13:44
3 cheers for good old do it yourself initiative........
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Author: ron b
Date: 2002-12-04 18:49
I agree wholeheartedly with you, Bob
In a pinch, it's a good topic to be [well] versed on. There are those old salt spoon cups - you need a pear shaped pad... make it. Don't laugh, I know a fella who did just that Some 'high end' flute pads (10 US doallars apiece) are worth the effort. Or maybe you're simply unable to get some pads mail ordered to you in time for whatever reason. As with reeds, I consider it no waste of time to know how to make your own; you at least develop a deeper appreciation for a quality product at reasonable cost. Ferree's sells fish skin. I think they also have felt you might be able to use, but I haven't checked that out. Felt can also be purchaced at most hobby/crafts stores, where you may also find a variety of backing materials. I suppose if you can buy all you material at one source all the better.
I've watched, first hand, the hand made/home made method of pad making but have yet to try it myself. I've searched high and low locally and cannot find LePage's glue anywhere. I guess School Glue might be a viable substitute but I don't that know first hand. You could buy some (expensive?) forming 'tools' or spend a little time and make them yourself from recycled stuff. That all depends on how far into it you want to go. It takes a fair amount of time and patience to make a pad but it's not 'brain surgery'. In my opinion making a functional pad is a bit less involved than making consistently serviceable reeds.
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