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Re: Pre-tying question

Author: mschmidt
Date: 2014-04-27 10:22

I have always thinned the ends of the cane for purely aesthetic reasons. I can sort of imagine that this might possibly have some effect on reed opening, but I would think that variations between the lateral rigidity of individual pieces of cane would have a much larger effect.

I don't see how it could affect leakage, though. If the sides of the reed are sealed up down to the top of the staple, then there is no way that there can be leakage beyond the top of the staple. I've never used wax, varnish or fingernail polish on my windings and have never had a problem with leaks--except when the cane is poorly shaped or warped and gaps above the top of the staple.

I also don't do the crossover, either, when tying. So you can just discount anything I write as the ravings of a lunatic.

Mike

Still an Amateur, but not really middle-aged anymore

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