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 Ridenour ATG system
Author: john4256 
Date:   2013-12-05 08:40

I am trying to email Tom Ridenour to buy some replacement abrasives but his email addresses are being bounced back. Does anyone know if there is a problem there? I have tried sales@ridenourclarinetproducts.com and tom@ ridenourclarinetproducts.com. Both email addresses are being bounced back to me!

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 Re: Ridenour ATG system
Author: Chris J 
Date:   2013-12-05 09:30

I just use about 300 (can't remember if 240 or 320 or something like that) and 400 grit wet and dry sandpaper cut the right shape.

Easily available. There is nothing special about the abrasive.

Chris

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 Re: Ridenour ATG system
Author: Ed Palanker 
Date:   2013-12-05 16:23

I agree with Chris. When I used it that's what I did too. There's nothing special about his paper.

ESP eddiesclarinet.com

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 Re: Ridenour ATG system
Author: john4256 
Date:   2013-12-05 17:08

Thanks for the suggestions but that was not what I asked ... I wondered why my emails to Ridenour were bouncing!!

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 Re: Ridenour ATG system
Author: Tom Ridenour 
Date:   2013-12-05 17:10

It's automotive grade no load abrasive. The strengths typically included are 320 and 400 although you can use other grades depending on your preference.

We never claimed theirs anything special about the abrasive.....the crux of the system is the instructional booklet and DVD's.

We're currently working on a problem with our email.

Ted Ridenour

Ridenour Clarinet Products,
rclarinetproducts.com
sales@ridenourclarinetproducts.com

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 Re: Ridenour ATG system
Author: john4256 
Date:   2013-12-05 17:15

Thanks Ted - all my emails were to ask the cost of postage of a) the 8 pack of abrasives and b) a full system. All to the UK.
Both emails to you bounced back this morning.

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 Re: Ridenour ATG system
Author: Tom Ridenour 
Date:   2013-12-05 17:21

Not really the proper forum to answer such questions. The email problem should be solved very shortly.


Do you have a Facebook account? You could contact us there in mean time. This should be solved, email issue, in next 30 minutes.

Ted Ridenour

Ridenour Clarinet Products,
rclarinetproducts.com
sales@ridenourclarinetproducts.com

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 Re: Ridenour ATG system
Author: Tom Ridenour 
Date:   2013-12-05 17:23

I apologize if I'm breaking any rules about promotional posts on the board. Not my intent.......sort of odd situation.

Ted Ridenour

Ridenour Clarinet Products,
rclarinetproducts.com
sales@ridenourclarinetproducts.com

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 Re: Ridenour ATG system
Author: kdk 
Date:   2013-12-05 17:49

Ted, can I ask a question about ATG - not related to pricing or availability?

My biggest problem in using it was that I haven't found a good, removable adhesive that will hold the paper in place. I don't want to make a permanent bond, so glues are not the answer. I've tried rubber cement and double-sided tape, but neither was strong enough to hold the short folds around the sides of the block - they just let go. I think the original papers that came with it may have had sticky edges, but as I remember they didn't hold to the block well, either. I always wondered why the block wasn't made with some kind of mechanical holders that would secure the paper so it wouldn't move during use. When I use the ATG block these days, I just hold the edges with my thumb and one finger on each side, but that isn't completely comfortable.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Karl

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 Re: Ridenour ATG system
Author: Chris J 
Date:   2013-12-05 17:52

I just use double sided tape between the block and paper and elastic band around the paper and it works well.

Chris

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 Re: Ridenour ATG system
Author: john4256 
Date:   2013-12-05 17:58

Too many Ridenours on Facebook!! I give up .. without an email address I can't order anyway so there is no point. Thanks anyway

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 Re: Ridenour ATG system
Author: Tom Ridenour 
Date:   2013-12-05 18:00

We actually use a rubber band now, as someone mentioned, that has seemed to work well for our customers (few if any complaints that I can recall).

Ted Ridenour

PS- Think email problem is solved.

Ridenour Clarinet Products,
rclarinetproducts.com
sales@ridenourclarinetproducts.com

Post Edited (2013-12-05 18:00)

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 Re: Ridenour ATG system
Author: bmcgar 2017
Date:   2013-12-06 00:33


Not intending to lose Tom any business (I'm a big supporter of his instruments, and a repeat customer), but why not just use a foam sanding block from a paint store?

They come in various grits, can be cut down to smaller sizes if you care about that, and they're washable.

They work fine for me.

B.

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 Re: Ridenour ATG system
Author: DavidBlumberg 
Date:   2013-12-06 01:56

I use 400 and 600 grit

http://www.SkypeClarinetLessons.com


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 Re: Ridenour ATG system
Author: Tom Ridenour 
Date:   2013-12-06 01:56

The most important part of the ATG system, although their essential, is not the tools.....it's the intellectual properties contained in the instructional booklet and DVD's.

Ridenour Clarinet Products,
rclarinetproducts.com
sales@ridenourclarinetproducts.com

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 Re: Ridenour ATG system
Author: bmcgar 2017
Date:   2013-12-06 18:16


Tom's absolutely correct, and he deserves to benefit from developing the system.

That's why I bought the ATG, though I use my own glass and sanding blocks.

B.

P.S. Tom, how about some more videos!

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