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Author: GoodWinds ★2017
Date: 2013-05-04 23:32
Hi reed-crafters:
Today I extended my thoughts about 'dusting' areas of the reed (usually the heart).
I have noticed that sometimes I end up with 'rough' cane; the surface fibers get all jaggedy or are brittle (I do live in a dry climate). I've ALSO noticed that there are times when 'shaving' with a dull knife is actually HELPFUL. Some of you have tsk-tsk'd it, saying it crushes the fibers (thus dampening the vibrating potential of the cane, I suppose). I think there are times when the vibrating power of the cane needs to be dampened. Reeds that are way bright-sounding seem to respond with a more mellow tone when I crush a few fibers...
Unlike you pro-reedmakers out there, I do not produce a fine reed in an hour. It takes me days of seasoning, adjusting, etc. Of course, if one is able to ALWAYS acquire flawless cane, the sharpest knife would be best.
Anyone out there have a similar epiphany?
GoodWinds
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