by Khara Wolf | Sep 2, 2016 | Getting Started, Reeds
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...
by Khara Wolf | Dec 25, 2015 | Reeds
Sorting Tube Cane How many pieces of cane do double reed players sort through? I recently processed about an 1/8 pound of oboe tube cane and took it upon myself to keep a rough estimate of how many pieces were gouged, and of those pieces, how many acceptable reeds...
by Khara Wolf | Oct 19, 2014 | General Info, Getting Started, Reeds
A complete list of everything you need to start adjusting and making your own oboe and bassoon reeds. Essential Tool List: Knife Plaque Cutting Block Sharpening Stone Mandrel Razor Blades/Tip Cutter Rag or piece of old shirt (for scraping/stone) Tuner (for checking...
by Khara Wolf | Sep 18, 2014 | General Info, Getting Started
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...
