Miles Dewar
74 posts
Nov 22, 2008
3:59 PM
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Well, i took one of my harps and tried to emboss the reeds with a socket. i found it in a video somewhere, and i pushed the metal from the reedplate down so that the rectangle the reed goes through is catching the reed with burrs. i must file down the rectangle to fix the burrs.
i need to know if anyone has any idea how to pull out the reeds so i can easily file the rectangle down.
it may not be possible but if anyone knows, just shout it out. thanks.
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oldwailer
334 posts
Nov 22, 2008
5:08 PM
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Miles--the recommended method for this--from the Elkriver guy and Rupert's video--is not to file--but to scrape away the burrs--I find that a thin feeler gauge blade works pretty well--no need to take out the reed--just get the blade in there and move it back and forth.
Dave, the Elkriver guy has an instructional vid up on YT on this subject--look at it before you proceed--I have been successful with his method, so you can probably make it work. . .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHqVkcxJ2wg
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MrVerylongusername
35 posts
Nov 22, 2008
7:38 PM
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A shim is best for burrs, but If you've overdone the embossing, filing might be an easier remedy. You can swing the reed out of the way if you've got a reed wrench, or some needle nose pliers
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Miles Dewar
75 posts
Nov 22, 2008
10:28 PM
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Thanks for the info. Im going to watch the vid now.
Go Bears!!!!
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