Bassoon Reed Making Tools- Bassoon Reed Making 27 piece Tool Kit "ULTIMATE"

Description

This kit contains almost everything you will need to make a bassoon reed.
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Here is what is included:
1.
NORTHERN HARD ROCK MAPLE
DRYING RACK
with 10
REMOVABLE
Sakakeeny (or, upon request,
traditional long pin) forming mandrels
2.
T
UNGSTEN CARBIDE TIP NIPPERS
for cutting reed blanks to proper length
3.
TWO SAKAKEENY PLAQUES
to be inserted in reed while scraping or filing
4.
HOLDING MANDREL
used when working on reed with knife or file.
5.
DIAMOND REAMERS
-Medium & Fine Grits
for fitting and smoothing the inside of the reed where it
attaches to the bocal --
interchangeable
-and
can be used in either the QUICK RELEASE
handle or the traditional thumb screw handle
6.
FORMING MANDREL PINS
-
i
nterchangeable
-
can also be used in either the QUICK RELEASE handle or
the traditional thumb screw handle
7.
STANDARD SPIRAL REAMER
8.
NEXUS
QUICK RELEASE
HANDLE
for quickly exchanging forming mandrel pins or
diamond reamers
9.
TRADITIONAL THUMB SCREW HANDLE
for forming mandrel pins, diamond reamer
10.
EASEL
for marking wire placements, shoulder, and center line on a
shaped piece of bassoon cane
11.
CUSTOM BASSOON PLIERS
1. TUNGSTEN CARBIDE cutter for cutting any of the
three wires at the bottom of the reed to proper length
2. Properly shaped "oval" hole for use when crimping and
mashing cane during the forming process
3. Serrated teeth for easy gripping and twisting of wires
during forming process
12.
HANDLE & SET SCREWS
to be used optionally in place of thumb screw on item “9”
(traditional thumb screw handle)
13.
MAGNETIC BASE HOLDER
for storing and organizing all your tools in one place on your
reed desk
14.
RULER
-metric & Inch
15.
BRASS REED WIRE
-22 gauge
16.
FF NYLON THREAD
(3 spools)
17.
SAMPLER GLUE
for thread-Turks Head
18.
REED KNIFE
19.
DIAMOND FILE
-Coarse- (triangular)
for initial reed work-especially on the back third of the reed
20.
GROBET FILE
-Medium/Fine- (triangular)
for more detailed work and tip work
21.
DIAMOND FILE-CIRCULAR
for removing burrs and shredded cane at throat
22.
GLUE LINED HEAT SHRINK TUBES
- samples
for creating tight wrap/turks head around bottom wire
23.
MINI ALCOHOL LAMP
for applying heat to the heat shrink tubes-allowing
tubes to shrink and glue to flow
24
.
FUNNEL & DENATURED ALCOHOL BOTTLE
for storing denatured alcohol fuel used in Mini Lamp-
item #23
25.
TOOL BAG
for transporting some of your kit items to lessons,
auditions, concerts, etc.
26.
BUTCHER’S TWINE
for wrapping the blank during the forming process
27.
ADDITIONAL FORMING MANDREL PIN
Just in case you loose one!
The bassoon reed making kits offered here are an alternative to purchasing 3, 4, 5, or more separate reed making tools.
With this kit, as well as the others I sell, you will get one handle, with multiple exchangeable tips. The hex-based tips I offer (forming, holding, diamond, etc.), when used in combination with the Quick Release magnetic handles, are a real space and time saver. The Quick Release mechanisms are simple to use as they require no annoying hex wrenches, set screws, pin vises, or thumb screws. The hex-based shape of all the pins will not rotate when reaming or forming. Plus, the magnets in the base of the mechanism will hold all tips firmly in place.
These mechanisms are mainly used in the trades where machinists, carpenters, electricians, etc., are also now able to use just one handle with exchangeable tips on the job sight. This eliminates the need for a large number of individual tools, as well as saving a significant amount of time.
For those who are more comfortable with the traditional thumb screw handle, one of those is included as well.
The custom made pliers in this kit are quite similar in concept to the wonderful RIEGER handles with a few upgrades. They have a tungsten carbide wire cutter, spring loaded handle, a more compact design, and have been specifically machined for use as bassoon pliers.
The forming and holding mandrel pins in this kit are made of high-grade stainless steel and will never rust or tarnish. Although slightly more costly, the choice of stainless steel for these mandrels (not brass, aluminum, or standard less expensive steel) guarantees these tips will last a lifetime. Additionally, they provide an extremely smooth surface for forming.
The 10 pin base is made of Hard Maple and the handles are made of beautiful GERMAN Beech. The board and handles have both been finely sanded and finished with varnish.