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Re: Cordier reed trimmer?

Author: Windy Dreamer
Date: 2018-12-08 18:03

While my first burned reeds turned out well I am sure there is an art to be mastered. I wonder how results could be altered by factors such as moisture, angle of reed toward flame , which part of flame to use and distance of flame center to tip.
I have examined all types of reeds mentioned above with a 15 X jewelers loop. Some new reeds look like the ends were crudely torn off while others look crushed and others appear finely cut. Hand sanded on a quarters edge are sometimes finer than factory cut and sometimes cruder. Burnt tips have no strands sticking out while all others do. Some burnt tips have a smooth edge while others look ragged. The burnt tips look like they have lacquered ends. Bamboo does contain natural lacquers. Either they do not burn as well as the fiber or they are drawn towards the reed end by heat.

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