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"Reed Geek for $3...SERIOUSLY??"

Author: OneWatt
Date: 2021-03-28 19:11

Couldn't find mention of this video in the search function so I thought I'd ask...

Anyone here catch this Youtube snippet posted back in Oct 2020?

"Reed Geek for $3...SERIOUSLY??"
https://youtu.be/hPgZER91H-I

Basically, he points out that a high speed steel lathe tool is extremely inexpensive as a way to obtain a "reed geek"-style hand tool that essentially does the same thing.

He concludes that, although it's not a 1=1 replacement, the lathe tool is highly effective for specific-zone reed adjustments... and a whole lot cheaper.

Given that it's been the price of the "reed geek" that has held me back from buying one, perhaps I'll give this alternative a try. If so I'll follow up here to pass along my experience.

Meanwhile: I get excellent results using the Ridenour ATG tool/sandpaper, while I flatten my reed backs with a 12" long Vixen "rounded tooth" flat file ($12 on eBay).

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Klarinet = Ancient Greek for "Struggles with Reeds"

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