A Guide to Sharpening Stones and Tools

A Guide to Sharpening Stones and Tools

A Guide to Sharpening Stones and Tools The Two Parts of Sharpening the Blade There are two things that need to happen to the blade to create an edge that will be effective for scraping cane: 1) creating a “new” edge and 2) refining that edge to be razor sharp. 1) As...
Double Reed Resources

Double Reed Resources

A list of supplies, instruments, repair technician, and other helpful double reed resources. General Supplies (reed tools, sheet music, etc) Forrests Music Double Reed Specialists (https://www.forrestsmusic.com) RDG Woodwinds (http://www.rdgwoodwinds.com) Midwest...
Reeds: FAQ

Reeds: FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions and Important Information About Reeds How long does a reed last? How many do I need? Every reed is different, but with adjustments, most oboe reeds will last about 10-15 hours of playing time for students. In general, my beginning oboe...