jim
496 posts
Dec 08, 2010
2:30 AM
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I'm thinking of buying Seydel repair toolkits (partially, only the most important tools), and improving it, adding more tools for customizing.
Who would like to get such an all-in-one harp solution?
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CamiloHarper
37 posts
Dec 08, 2010
5:52 AM
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It's depends on how much it will cost, LOL, but i'm interested!
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jim
498 posts
Dec 08, 2010
7:18 AM
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About +-100EUR I think. It will have about 20 tools that will allow reed change, tuning, and various customizing.
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CamiloHarper
39 posts
Dec 08, 2010
7:34 AM
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Interesting. I would love more details!
thanks!
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mlefree
31 posts
Dec 08, 2010
8:22 AM
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I know that my harp tools cost much more than $100. I haven't taken a close look at the Seydel kit recently, but as I recall it seemed like an excellent kit for the harp enthusiast who does repairs.
If one is planning to do a professional job modifying or customizing harmonicas, some additional professional tools would be involved.
Bottom line: the Seydel toolkit would be a bargain for someone starting from scratch and a fine basis for adding to your toolkit as you go. I started with the Lee Oskar one (crude) and then added the Hering (much better). The Seydel kit wasn't available when I started 6-7 years ago. If it was I would have bought it.
Michelle
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MP
1084 posts
Dec 08, 2010
9:17 AM
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at least two different sized reed wrenches for models other than hohner or seydel. a small anvil with a groove in it like the herring kit.
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jim
499 posts
Dec 08, 2010
9:48 AM
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I don't think we need any reed wrench at all. A feeler gauge does the centering work.
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MP
1090 posts
Dec 08, 2010
1:16 PM
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i like to center with a wrench. feeler gauges can bend or cut so you have to be careful. also there is less margin of error for perfectly centered reeds when useing a wrench.
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ridge
130 posts
Dec 08, 2010
3:55 PM
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Jim, I was going to reply to your post earlier and make the point that the thing I'd really want most is a good reed wrench since I'm currently using a small pair of pliers on a Swiss army knife.
A good embossing tool couldn't hurt either since I'm using a 5mm or 6mm socket.
Instructions to go with all of it would be REALLY nice.
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tolga7t
121 posts
Dec 09, 2010
5:43 AM
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I'd definitely be interested. Price doesn't sound unreasonable either
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MP
1092 posts
Dec 09, 2010
9:09 AM
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ridge,
your sockets are great for embossing. so are tuning forks and glass cutters(the ball end).
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ridge
131 posts
Dec 09, 2010
10:07 AM
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MP, thanks for complimenting my sockets!
My only concern with them is that I feel like sometimes I end up embossing one side more than the other, even though I try to shoot for even passes over the slot (I do both sides simultaneously).
My dilemma is that when I go to center my reed after embossing (I swivel the reed out of the way) is that I am deceived by where "center" is because one side of the slot may be embossed unevenly in respect to the other side.
Sorry, I guess this really deserves it's own separate thread.
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MP
1105 posts
Dec 11, 2010
10:25 AM
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ridge,
i swivel the reed out of the way too.
one end of the socket is rounder than the other side. i use the rounder side.
i hold the socket between my thumb and middle finger and stabilize while applying slight pressure with my index finger. i hunch over the nonsense also.
i don't think there is much risk of one side winding up more embossed than the other.
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AirMojo
47 posts
Dec 11, 2010
2:56 PM
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I have wondered what is the "optimal" size socket to use for embossing a reed slot, and there's probably different "optimal" sizes considering the size of a diatonic reed slot and a chromatic reed slot.
From past Harp-L discussions, it seems most DIY'ers use too small of a socket. Too small of a socket may cause over-embossing more quickly.
I've been using a 13mm deep socket (easier to hold and grip). This is about the circumference of a USA penny. The penny seemed to be a very common "tool" to use for embossing.
Seems to work well from my limited experience.
Ken H in OH
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jim
519 posts
Dec 11, 2010
3:05 PM
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all in all, it will contain:
1) all tools necessary to replace a reed with minimal effort and with 100% reliability (bolting reeds)
2) embosing tools (probably several, no fancy stuff here, I'll just save you time searching for a comfortable tool)
3) a tool to help with gapping
4) tools for tuning
5) tappers to upgrade nailed harps
6) food-safe lacquer for sealing crappy combs
7) some guiding and learning material to give the idea how to use the tools.
Final content will depend on the exact stuff I manage to find in shops.
I think I'll also include tuning and intonation charts and such.
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MP
1107 posts
Dec 11, 2010
3:14 PM
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AirMojo,
i've thought at times that maybe i use too small of a socket.
the one i use was an orphan from the bottom of a toolbox. for some inexplicable reason, there is no size indication stamped on it.
maybe i'll try a bigger size next time.
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MP
1108 posts
Dec 11, 2010
3:18 PM
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jim,
i think you have a good list so far.
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CamiloHarper
43 posts
Dec 11, 2010
3:42 PM
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This looks very promising!
Would you like to make a list of interested people so you can keep us in touch with news?
I mean, in vacations I will lose the touch with the forum but I'll love to keep updated with the info.
cheers
Camilo
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jim
521 posts
Dec 11, 2010
3:48 PM
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sure, why not
if you register a username on my forum - I can mass e-mail all users.
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