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Author: JMarzluf
Date: 2013-01-23 00:33
If your reeds are truly ideal in every other respect, then I would simply try a shorter staple (of the same make/model you are currently using). I switched to 46 mm staples years ago, and have never looked back!
It's a relatively easy matter to shorten staples you already have, even those with reeds already tied to them: just grind the bottom away on a sharpening stone. A diamond stone/plate works great for this. Start by cutting away the cork, using a razor blade, at the point at which you want the "new" bottom of the staple to be (i.e. .5-1 mm shorter). Then you can grind away the exposed metal until it meets the new cork line. (This method prevents you from accidentally over-shortening the staple.)
Let us know if this works for you -- I hope it does!
Jonathan
http://www.marzlufreeds.com/
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