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Re: shaper tip dimensions

Author: HautboisJJ
Date: 2011-08-07 14:16

One tip - For some reason, the dimensions of cane shaped from such machines (hortnagl also) often varies from the "real" dimensions of the shaper form. I would advise that you make a decision based on having Udo Heng send you samples of shaped cane instead of relying on his measurement chart. This is not to say that Udo's machines are not precise, i have a gouging machine of his and it is amazingly easy to use to say the least. In fact, this inconsistency in shaping is even used by some reed makers like K. Ge to determined the size of the cane, i.e. different results when shaped wet or dry. H70 is a popular shape for most European players. I have a machine shaper form in this model that i bought accidentally (they said it was a shaper tip which was of course completely wrong and was not willing to take it back), if do ever purchase this shaping machine, let me know if you want to buy my unused H70 form!

Howard

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