Reeds Reed Gouging.

[skeller047]

You gotta be able to afford this - HHIP 2000-0071 1/4 X 4 Inch HSS Extra Long Square Tool Bit : Amazon.ca: Industrial & Scientific
As good as a Reed Geek as per skeller047 's recommendation. I posted this mod earlier in the thread.

I don't get that intense on my Rico Orange box reeds. I now give a simple scrape to clean the reed on a glass plate and then play. But to each their own.

I actually like the 3/8" (or 10mm) size better. But 1/4" will work.

Note that the Reed Geek has some extra machining to allow you to work on the front of the reed. If that works for you, great. I'm not saying it doesn't work, but sandpaper is better and faster... for me. I have used the Geek in a pinch, but it's easier to blend contours with sandpaper.

For the back, though, anything flat with a sharp-ish edge will work just fine.

 

[turf3]

It is actually much cheaper than the Grainger "Cleveland" steel (doesn't let me put the link here).

Sheesh. Just buy a cheap penknife at the hardware store, and a 6" ruler for a straightedge. The only actual expense, or specific item, you need, is a Cordier L'Uniq clipper.

Been using these tools for over 40 years now, no need for special stuff.

 

[LostCircuits]

Sheesh. Just buy a cheap penknife at the hardware store, and a 6" ruler for a straightedge. The only actual expense, or specific item, you need, is a Cordier L'Uniq clipper.

Been using these tools for over 40 years now, no need for special stuff.

Like a champagne flute for the tip curvature - just a random thought

 

[skeller047]

Sheesh. Just buy a cheap penknife at the hardware store, and a 6" ruler for a straightedge. The only actual expense, or specific item, you need, is a Cordier L'Uniq clipper.

Been using these tools for over 40 years now, no need for special stuff.

Actually, you don’t even need the clipper - a quarter (alto) or half dollar (tenor and bari), plus a lighter (or a match) will trim the tip just fine….

OK, tongue out of cheek now, but I have done the coin plus match thing in the past, and it does work. (It helps if you are stoned.) That said, I do own clippers in 4 sizes: clarinet, plus soprano, alto and tenor saxes. If I ever buy a bari, I’ve got a silver dollar somewhere around here…

 

[Jimmymack]

I've never had much success with a clipper but a lighter and a 50p piece works well on a tenor reed.

 

[JSL]

I must confess, I've never clipped a reed. Maybe I should try it, someday. Perhaps I've tossed a worn-out reed prematurely?

 

[skeller047]

I must confess, I've never clipped a reed. Maybe I should try it, someday. Perhaps I've tossed a worn-out reed prematurely?

Try it sometime, you probably won’t like it. You have your preferred strength and brand dialed in, why would you clip?

 

[PigSquealer]

You gotta be able to afford this - HHIP 2000-0071 1/4 X 4 Inch HSS Extra Long Square Tool Bit : Amazon.ca: Industrial & Scientific
As good as a Reed Geek as per skeller047 's recommendation. I posted this mod earlier in the thread.

I don't get that intense on my Rico Orange box reeds. I now give a simple scrape to clean the reed on a glass plate and then play. But to each their own.

It is actually much cheaper than the Grainger "Cleveland" steel (doesn't let me put the link here).

You guys have expensive taste. You don’t need 4”.

 

[LostCircuits]

Yeah, mine is 2-1/2", too. 4" would be cumbersome to carry with you

 

[cappers]

My Cheapo-Geek is 3/8 x 3/8 x 3. I 'contoured' one end with a Dremel grinding disc.