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Re: Cordier reed trimmer?

Author: Windy Dreamer
Date: 2018-12-06 08:22

The reed is burned by pressing it between two coins the same size and then burning away the section of tip sticking out between them. My first attempt was quite frustating due to difficulty keeping the coins and reed aligned. My second and third attempt went well using 2 quarters.After burning away 3/8 inch on one I ground back the upper ramp on a bench sander. After burning 1/8 inch on another I reshaped the ramp with a finger nail emory board and 600 grit wet-dry sandpaper.
New sounds are always exciting to me. Throughout the day I have been alternating between burnt, filed over top of coin, squared end and new untouched reeds. The differences between them are as extreme as the differences between clarinets. Tomorrow I hope to make a few burning jigs out of scrap metal. One square ended and one rounded

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Cordier reed trimmer?

Matt Locker

2005-05-26 12:06