Millman500
29 posts
Jul 17, 2021
10:20 AM
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So I have this bow on a very old reedplate that I put in boiling water years ago...
I have seen "claws" on Rockin Ron that focus bending power to a reedplate, but it's like 70 bucks and not including another 30-40 for international shipping, so a big no no.
Is there a nice DIY trick or simple Amazon tool that can achieve the same thing, even if a bit harder?
In my mind I want to pad up a couple of 5" flat pliers (without serration) and just grab the plate from both ends and bend as need be... but figured I would ask before :)
Thanks very much :)
Last Edited by Millman500 on Jul 17, 2021 10:21 AM
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SuperBee
6991 posts
Jul 17, 2021
5:53 PM
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Joe Spiers said he uses pliers
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SuperBee
6992 posts
Jul 17, 2021
5:54 PM
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I would practice a bit on something non critical first
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Millman500
30 posts
Jul 18, 2021
12:40 AM
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Thanks Superbee!
Yep, I always practice on blown plates
Will this pair do?
https://www.amazon.com/Pliers-Jewelry-Beading-Looping-Shaping/dp/B07YW7K778/ref=sr_1_16?dchild=1&keywords=brass+pliers&qid=1626593835&sr=8-16
Or just flat without the nylon:
https://www.amazon.com/Super-Purple-Plier-Spring-115mm/dp/B002TN1L6I/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=Flat+small+pliers&qid=1626594082&sr=8-3
Last Edited by Millman500 on Jul 18, 2021 12:41 AM
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Millman500
31 posts
Jul 18, 2021
6:15 AM
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Oh no, wait, I think I need ones with 3-4mm wide needles so that I can work between reeds without damaging anything, right?
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Gnarly
2994 posts
Jul 18, 2021
5:33 PM
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“ Joe Spiers said he uses pliers”
Does Filisko use Crisco?
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SuperBee
6993 posts
Jul 18, 2021
7:59 PM
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yep, i don't know but i reckon just the common sense things; avoid aggressive tools which will mark up the surfaces and choose appropriate sizes.
Gnarly, Thanks for noticing my rhyme. I havent heard Joe discuss his use of Crisco. I'd take the risk though.
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Gnarly
2995 posts
Jul 18, 2021
8:38 PM
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Next time I see him, I'll ask him to play "Shortnin' Bread" LOL
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nacoran
10358 posts
Jul 19, 2021
9:20 AM
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I wonder if a seemer would work...
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