Bassoon Drying Rack/Handle-10+1 HEX based REMOVABLE Pins-Magnetic Base- Maple

Description

Sakakeeny Forming Mandrel Pin Set-up
This
listing is for a solid "American TIGER STRIPED Maple Wood" drying rack with 10+1
REM0VABLE HEX based pins......Sakakeeny Pin style mandrel tips with
HEX bases.
Plus,
3
TIGER STRIPED Maple handles & matching magnetic base holder:
1. Matching "Quick Release" handle
2. Matching
traditional "Thumb Screw/Set Screw" handle.
3
Matching Allen wrench handle if you prefer a set screw to a thumb screw
The hex formation at the bottom is specially constructed as to prevent slipping and rotating when used with the "Quick Release" handles I sell (check my other listings), or with the traditional "Thumb Screw" handles.
It is important to note that they are slightly larger at the base than typical mandrel tips, and may not fit into an existing thumb screw type handle that you already own. They are also made for drying
boards that have 19/64"/7.5mm holes, which is slightly larger than the the standard 1/4" (16/64") hole.
I also have many other inexpensive drying boards for sale in my online store, or, if you do not see what you want, I can custom make it for you.
Mr. Sakakeeny has generously allowed me to use his design for a large production run of his mandrel tips.
I have met with him in his studio and he has personally measured these tips to make sure they are to his specifications.
He has also started using my Quick Release handles with my HEX based tips both for himself and his students. These tips are listed here, but also sold separately in my eBay store, with many configurations- both in size of rack, number of pins, and types of woods.
Here is a direct quote about the "Quick Release"
handles as well as the HEX base options:
"The hex shaped base of these forming tips is a great design because the mandrel is prevented from turning in the handle's socket when wrapping the reed with string. Also the quick release handle eliminates the need for an allen wrench or thumb screw."
The "Sakakeeny Style" stainless steel mandrel pin is quite unique in that it is purposely shorter in length so that it does not go too far beyond the first wire and has a precisely placed collar so that there is never any question about how far the mandrel pin should be inserted during the forming process. Here is a direct quote
from Mr. Sakakeeny's wonderful reed making eBook about his forming mandrel design:
"This method of forming the tube requires a forming mandrel that is not too long and that is fairly narrow at its tip. At full insertion, it should only extend a few millimetres past the first wire. At its bottom or hilt, it should be about 5mm in diameter. If the forming mandrel is too long, the cane will probably crack.”
(Excerpt From: George Sakakeeny. “Making Reeds Start to Finish.” Reed eBooks, 2012. iBooks.)
Mr. Sakakeeny prefers removable tips,
and recommends keeping the reed on the same forming mandrel tip during the drying process, as well as
wrapping process.
Do a search for George Sakakeeny.
He is an amazing player and teacher.
He has been professor of bassoon for over 26 years at the Oberlin Conservatory, and now is
the newly appointed bassoon professor at the Eastman School of Music.
Mr. Sakakeeny also has just released on iTunes a reed making "eBook" which is revolutionary in concept.
Not only is the content enlightening but within the book are numerous video clips of Mr Sakakeeny explaining and demonstrating all of his
concepts and methodologies.
It is unlike any reed making tutorial you will ever come across.
Check it out!!!!
“Making Reeds Start to Finish.” Reed eBooks, 2012. iBooks.
The pins in this rack are made of high grade stainless steel, per Mr. Sakakeeny's insistence, they are precision made from stainless steel and will never rust or tarnish. Although slightly more costly, the choice of stainless steel for these mandrels (not brass or standard less expensive steel), guarantees these tips will last a lifetime,
and additionally, provide an extremely smooth surface for forming
This 10+1 pin base & the magnetic base holder are all
made of
TIGER STRIPED Maple, as are the 3 handles you will receive to go with it