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How many years have you played oboe?
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I know how to select tube cane.
I know how to gouge cane.
I have a gouger preference.
I know how to shape cane.
I have a shaper tip preference.
I know how to sharpen my knife.
I know how to tie a blank.
I know how to get a blank to "peep".
I know how to scrape to get a double C crow.
I can get a reed to "make a sound" on the oboe.
I know how to balance a reed.
I can do basic adjustments to store-bought reeds or the reeds my teacher makes for me.
What equipment do you own? (Don't worry, you don't need everything on this list to get started with reedmaking!)
Gouger
Splitter
Planing board
Pre-gouger
Radius gauge
Micrometer
Shaper tip & handle
Easel
FF nylon thread
GEM razorblades
Regular razorblades
C-clamp
Mandrel
Beeswax
Double hollow ground knife
Bevel knife
Other type of knife
Sharpening rod
Sharpening stone
600 grit sandpaper
Plaque
Ruler (in mm)
Caliper
Cutting block
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