A day of reedmaking, A day of a good gouge
Thursday August 23 2007
After playing a bit around with my gouging machine, I found a great setting which assisted me in finishing the 5 reeds I needed to complete for Jillian Camwell’s large order for her oboe class at Simpson College. With a good gouge, everything just falls into place and I can quickly whip out reeds in a matter of no time. I made a great reed tonight, starting at 9:03 and finishing at 9:18, so 15 minutes from typing to finishing scrapes. Not a bad ratio! I think I’m becoming more efficient, effective, and learning more about how to shave of seconds in my reedmaking. During the entire reedmaking time, I tried it a total of 3 times, mainly just working off of the crow. I think I made about 12 reeds total today in about 5 hours, while taking breaks and doing other things.
Aug 24, 2007
Coops, If I hadn’t had a very close friend in the past who spent half her life making reeds, I would think all this sounded like you were crazy nuts!
I’m super glad you found something to speed the process along. I was also glad to find this site and know that you are safely in the US.
Now the tables are turned, you are in the USA and I am in Korea…..how strange life can be huh?!
Actually today I’m feeling very nostalgic and missing all my friends. This is term break and I an a couple friends are heading to Jeju-do for a few days. I’m looking forward to some relax time.
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