Does anyone know of a good obtainable clipper for the end of reeds similar to the one that Andreas Rogge uses in his tutorial in the “Heart of the Instrument” DVD? I realize that you can use a reed knife and chopping block to do this but that garden tool that Mr. Rogge uses looks so handy. Thanks!
It is this one here: http://www.amazon.de/WOLF-Garten-7227007-Amboss-Gartenschere-RS22-Classic/dp/B0001FPDGA
Thanks, Michael!
I use something similar. As long as it is kept VERY sharp, it works excellently
A very servicable, handy tool indeed as you can see how much you cut off - and never damage the reed. It is called “Amboßschere” -~anvilscissors - over here. You also will get it via Ebay. The cutting part is made of ?teflonsteel?. No need for sharpening (if you use the thing for reeds only).
Ooh, thanks! I consistently have trouble in the “reed pruning” department.
The deWolf one has a ceramic blade and is quite sharp. I still prefer a sharp chisel or blade and block of wood.
I use a utility knife with a fresh blade and a wooden kitchen cutting board. I have seen a tool at Sears that had a blade and an anvil that was perpendicular that would do the job. My dear friend Bernard (RIP) had one and it worked great. I think the cost ran around $35, but that was about 2 or 3 years ago that I eyeballed it.
I believe that “Anvil Lopper” is the name of the tool (in the gardening world).
I was thinking of something like a cigar cutter with an adjustable stop to remove about .020" at a time.
There is one similar in a You Tube vid on reed making.
Tim