Feeler gauges
Kinya, I read where you said one needs feeler gauges that begin at .001", but the Seydel gauges start at .002". Does the .001 come in to play often?
Thanks for the prompt response Kinya. I think they're $3.75, if I recall correctly, on Ron's site, and they range in size from .002" to .020"
So how's it going with the new guages?
Your Harpsmith, Kinya
Hi Kinya;
Sorry it has taken me so long to respond to your question, but I've been, and still am, laid up with pneumonia with asthma on top of that, so I never have gotton around to ordring the gauges. Which brings me to one of several questions.
1. Even though I've been sick, I've tried to play about 1/2 hour each day when I had breath. Do you know how long germs will stay on the one harp I've been using?
2. Will the 4" swivel vise w/anvil, (https://www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/vises-anvils.html, part #63330), for $39.95, serve to set the zero point on all reeds at once, since I don't think the one designed by Dick Sjoberg is available.
3. Do you have any plans to update the reed slot sizing videos since the UST is no longer available, using tool offerings from Andrew Zajac or Richard Sleigh?
Thanks,
A budding harp tech
The UST is still available. Rockin Ron has it on hand. It has been changed some but the business end is still the same. It now has a reed wrench on the head of it and a reed plinker for a tail where the wide end was. It also has kind of a knife edge to pry coverplates off.
https://www.rockinronsmusicsd.com/seydel-soundcheck-vol-3-setup-pack-cus...
Good luck......Mike
Thanks, Mike, for the heads-up on where I can now purchase the (modified) UST. I knew the design had been sold to Seydel, I just didn't know Seydel was marketing it. I'll definitely check it out.
Hi Mark,
Q1: Even though I've been sick, I've tried to play about 1/2 hour each day when I had breath. Do you know how long germs will stay on the one harp I've been using?
A1: At $22, I use and recommend an Ozone Sanitizer
https://www.amazon.com/Ioncare-Sanitizer-Ozone/dp/B001S9ZJO4
Q2: Will the 4" swivel vise w/anvil, (https://www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/vises-anvils.html, part #63330), for $39.95, serve to set the zero point on all reeds at once, since I don't think the one designed by Dick Sjoberg is available.
A2: Since we filmed that segment, I decided it was too risky a technique to expose to beginner Harp Techs. Pass on this one.
Q3: Do you have any plans to update the reed slot sizing videos since the UST is no longer available, using tool offerings from Andrew Zajac or Richard Sleigh?
A3: Thanx Mike!
Your Harpsmith, Kinya
Thanks Kinya. That ozone sanitizer looks like it'll do the trick.
Apparently, harmonicoccus can not survive this contraption.
Your Harpsmith, Kinya
I found this from a Google search: "A study of hospital doorknobs shows that brass and copper impede bacterial growth, while aluminum and stainless steel let the bacteria run wild" I found that interesting.
WOW!
Your Harpsmith, Kinya
You'll be fine with .002"
Your Harpsmith, Kinya