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Re: tie length 45 - 46 mm staples

Author: johnt
Date: 2009-11-06 17:27

Mark,

Well, do what works, of course. The cane must be tied at the length where it fully closes on both sides of the staple oval a wrap before the crossover. The crossover wrap must not go beyond the end of the staple oval. Measure with a preset caliper to ensure the crossover wrap is exactly at the tip of the staple oval or a hair under. The reed blank must not leak at this crossover point or anywhere else, for that matter. Therefore, the length of tie can only be determined through trial & error for any given staple & any given shaper tip. Your mileage will vary. So in view of this rather long-winded answer, I would have to say "minus a mm or two" is not the right approach, unless coincidence/ luck are on your side in equal measure.

As the Zen folks are fond of saying, do what you are doing. Then do it again. You will find your way.

My 2¢ FWIW

Best,

john

Post Edited (2009-11-06 17:33)

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