Woodwind.OrgThe Oboe BBoardThe C4 standard

 
  BBoard              
 
 New Topic  |  Go to Top  |  Go to Topic  |  Search  |  Help/Rules  |  Smileys/Notes  |  Log In   Previous Message  |  Next Message 
 Re: Reed Knife Edge Configuration
Author: GoodWinds 2017
Date:   2012-05-29 01:59

I am, as you know, NOT the mechanical/technical whiz that many of you are.
BUT I learned reed-making from someone who was really good at it...

He taught me that as long as you have a decent quality knife (metal-wise) you can sharpen a pocket knife able to shave a reed! And his very simple way of sharpening a knife has worked for me over many, many years and brought such good results that I am not motivated to change my technique.

When I got a hollow-ground knife, I felt intimidated that a different sharpening technique might be required but the same one works for any knife I've ever owned. It takes me about 30 seconds to sharpen a knife when I am working on reeds.

That's as far as my 'experienced' 'expertise' will take me. I (obviously) like to keep things simple. I don't know what this guy learned from Mr Tabuteau, but he seemed to like to put his own (experienced) spin on things. He was a great teacher.

GoodWinds

 Reply To Message  |  Avail. Forums  |  Flat View   Newer Topic  |  Older Topic 

 Topics Author  Date
 Reed Knife Edge Configuration  new
huboboe 2012-05-29 00:52 
 Re: Reed Knife Edge Configuration  new
GoodWinds 2012-05-29 01:59 
 Re: Reed Knife Edge Configuration  new
GoodWinds 2012-05-29 03:57 
 Re: Reed Knife Edge Configuration  new
RobinDesHautbois 2012-05-29 03:47 
 Re: Reed Knife Edge Configuration  new
Loree BF51 2012-06-12 01:36 
 Re: Reed Knife Edge Configuration  new
RobinDesHautbois 2012-06-12 10:48 
 Re: Reed Knife Edge Configuration  new
huboboe 2012-05-29 20:36 
 Re: Reed Knife Edge Configuration  new
Loree BF51 2012-06-12 01:04 
 Re: Reed Knife Edge Configuration  new
GoodWinds 2012-06-12 01:51 
 Re: Reed Knife Edge Configuration  new
Loree BF51 2012-06-12 02:53 
 Re: Reed Knife Edge Configuration  new
GoodWinds 2012-06-12 16:34 
 Re: Reed Knife Edge Configuration  new
huboboe 2012-06-12 17:08 
 Re: Reed Knife Edge Configuration  new
RobinDesHautbois 2012-06-13 00:16 
 Re: Reed Knife Edge Configuration  new
GoodWinds 2012-06-13 04:08 
 Re: Reed Knife Edge Configuration  new
RobinDesHautbois 2012-06-14 10:31 
 Re: Reed Knife Edge Configuration  new
Loree BF51 2012-06-14 23:37 
 Re: Reed Knife Edge Configuration  new
Loree BF51 2012-06-14 23:10 
 Re: Reed Knife Edge Configuration  new
huboboe 2012-06-13 20:32 


 Avail. Forums  |  Need a Login? Register Here 
 User Login
 User Name:
 Password:
 Remember my login:
   
 Forgot Your Password?
Enter your email address or user name below and a new password will be sent to the email address associated with your profile.
Search Woodwind.Org

Sheet Music Plus Featured Sale

The Clarinet Pages
For Sale
Put your ads for items you'd like to sell here. Free! Please, no more than two at a time - ads removed after two weeks.

 
     Copyright © Woodwind.Org, Inc. All Rights Reserved    Privacy Policy    Contact charette@woodwind.org