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Re: Trouble with Tips

Author: Oboe Craig
Date: 2012-05-27 02:08

For the softer canes I use, I find using wet-dry sand paper (silicone type in a very fine 400 - 600 grit) helps. I like it on a fairly dry reed for final adjustments and 'finishing' the reed.

I usually rub a couple pieces of paper together, cut to say 2 in by 4 in strips, lightly to dull them a bit before applying to a reed.

They are very good for the tip and corners of the reed for final thinning. If more of the tip needs attention I then soak the reed and like to wet the paper as well. Wet it and wipe it of any standing water, so it is wet but not dripping wet.

Then with a soaked reed held at an angle, the tip corners can be thinned further back. Stroke the reed only in a pulling motion (do not push forward).

The angle of reed above the paper is 15 - 20 degrees. For extreme tip, I use the same 15 degree angles and swipe the reed sideways one or two times with very little downward pressure.

I only do this if for some reason the knife is not doing the job. And then based on playablility, I will be happy or feel the need to cilp the smallest portion from the tip after the silicone paper has been applied.

These are very small and precise adjustments. And usually those are the final step I take to finish a reed.

With hard cane, I usually don't need more than the knife.

Medium cane is 50/50 for the paper treatment.

Post Edited (2012-05-28 22:44)

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