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Re: cane cracking

Author: JRJINSA
Date: 2009-01-14 03:48

I used to have the same problem. I was able to resolve it 99% of the time by tying the cane onto the staple using a different routine. I'm not sure of the routine you're using but what fixed this problem for me was this:

Start winding the thread around the cane approximately 2 mm below the end of the staple. Continue winding your way *up* the reed until you get to the end of the staple (mark the end with a pencil beforehand as you won't be able to see the end of the staple behind the closed reed), then cross over, then wind back down towards the cork and tie it once and for all.

Some reed books tell you to start right at the end of the staple and wind down to the cork crossing over after a few winds. This works too but tends to cause the cracking you describe, at least for me it does. So, working your way up and then back down may do just the trick. I'm glad I know this trick because it eliminates a lot of frustration.

Good luck to you.

Jay

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