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Re: Cutting Tail End of Reeds?

Author: shmuelyosef
Date: 2021-05-16 09:48

I use Japanese pull saws for this (because I have them). A Dozuki has a very thin crosscut blade with a 'spine' that stiffens it, and takes about 5 strokes to cut through even a baritone sax reed.

The Ryoba has a similar crosscut blade on one edge and a ripping blade on the other and the crosscut blade is fine for this.

With both of these there is virtually no cleanup necessary...perhaps just a couple swipes with an emery board.

A Dozuki from Amazon (search on "SUIZAN Japanese Dozuki Dovetail") would be perfectly adequate for about $30 and you will find many other uses

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