The pics are courtesy of our most recent reed-making class.
Here are some important things to remember about tying on blanks:
- soak cane for at least 25 minutes
- tie thread on a hook for best positioning
- unwind thread enough so you have room to work
- measure carefully and make pencil marks
- start wrapping thread around the cane checking both sides constantly to ensure even closing of the sides
- check the cane to make sure it is straight side-to-side as well as parallel to the mandrel
- once wrapped almost to the bottom make 3-4 knots and cut your thread
- measure, mark, and scrape your tip and then allow it to dry out overnight
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