This kit contains almost everything you will need to make a bassoon reed.

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 Here is what is included: 

1. NORTHERN HARD ROCK MAPLE DRYING RACK

    with 10 REMOVABLE Sakakeeny (or, upon request,

    traditional long pin) forming mandrels

2. TUNGSTEN CARBIDE TIP NIPPERS

    for cutting reed blanks to proper length

3. TWO SAKAKEENY PLAQUES

    to be inserted in reed while scraping or filing

4. HOLDING MANDREL

    used when working on reed with knife or file.

5. DIAMOND REAMERS-Medium & Fine Grits

    for fitting and smoothing the inside of the reed where it

    attaches to the bocal -- interchangeable -and

    can be used in either the QUICK RELEASE

    handle or the traditional thumb screw handle 

6. FORMING MANDREL PINS-interchangeable -

    can also be used in either the QUICK RELEASE handle or

    the traditional thumb screw handle

7. STANDARD SPIRAL REAMER

8. NEXUS QUICK RELEASE HANDLE

    for quickly exchanging forming mandrel pins or 

    diamond reamers

9. TRADITIONAL THUMB SCREW HANDLE

    for forming mandrel pins, diamond reamer

10. EASEL 

     for marking wire placements, shoulder, and center line on a 

     shaped piece of bassoon cane

11. CUSTOM BASSOON PLIERS 

     1. TUNGSTEN CARBIDE cutter for cutting any of the

     three wires at the bottom of the reed to proper length 

     2. Properly shaped "oval" hole for use when crimping and 

     mashing cane during the forming process 

     3. Serrated teeth for easy gripping and twisting of wires

     during forming process

12. HANDLE & SET SCREWS

     to be used optionally in place of thumb screw on item “9”

     (traditional thumb screw handle) 

13. MAGNETIC BASE HOLDER

     for storing and organizing all your tools in one place on your 

     reed desk 

14. RULER-metric & Inch

15. BRASS REED WIRE-22 gauge

16. FF NYLON THREAD (3 spools)

17. SAMPLER GLUE for thread-Turks Head 

18. REED KNIFE

19. DIAMOND FILE-Coarse- (triangular) 

     for initial reed work-especially on the back third of the reed 

20. GROBET FILE-Medium/Fine- (triangular)

     for more detailed work and tip work

21. DIAMOND FILE-CIRCULAR

     for removing burrs and shredded cane at throat

22. GLUE LINED HEAT SHRINK TUBES- samples  

     for creating tight wrap/turks head around bottom wire

23. MINI ALCOHOL LAMP

     for applying heat to the heat shrink tubes-allowing

     tubes to shrink and glue to flow

24. FUNNEL & DENATURED ALCOHOL BOTTLE  

     for storing denatured alcohol fuel used in Mini Lamp- 

     item #23

25. TOOL BAG 

     for transporting some of your kit items to lessons, 

     auditions, concerts, etc. 

26. BUTCHER’S TWINE

     for wrapping the blank during the forming process

27. ADDITIONAL FORMING MANDREL PIN

     Just in case you loose one! 

   The bassoon reed making kits offered here are an alternative to purchasing 3, 4, 5, or more separate reed making tools. 

   With this kit, as well as the others I sell, you will get one handle, with multiple exchangeable tips. The hex-based tips I offer (forming, holding, diamond, etc.), when used in combination with the Quick Release magnetic handles, are a real space and time saver. The Quick Release mechanisms are simple to use as they require no annoying hex wrenches, set screws, pin vises, or thumb screws. The hex-based shape of all the pins will not rotate when reaming or forming. Plus, the magnets in the base of the mechanism will hold all tips firmly in place. 

    These mechanisms are mainly used in the trades where machinists, carpenters, electricians, etc., are also now able to use just one handle with exchangeable tips on the job sight. This eliminates the need for a large number of individual tools, as well as saving a significant amount of time. 

    For those who are more comfortable with the traditional thumb screw handle, one of those is included as well.

     The custom made pliers in this kit are quite similar in concept to the wonderful RIEGER handles with a few upgrades. They have a tungsten carbide wire cutter, spring loaded handle, a more compact design, and have been specifically machined for use as bassoon pliers. 

    The forming and holding mandrel pins in this kit are made of high-grade stainless steel and will never rust or tarnish. Although slightly more costly, the choice of stainless steel for these mandrels (not brass, aluminum, or standard less expensive steel) guarantees these tips will last a lifetime. Additionally, they provide an extremely smooth surface for forming. 

     The 10 pin base is made of Hard Maple and the handles are made of beautiful GERMAN Beech. The board and handles have both been finely sanded and finished with varnish.