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1/16 inch Philips Round Head Stainless Steel screw securing a new Reed. A small drop of Loktite will prevent the screw from
coming loose.
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Reed and screw as pictured in previous photograph. One can see how very small the length of the screw is. The shaft does
not protrude from the opposit side of the reed plate. This makes installing a Valve very simple.
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This may look bizarr but it is not. The brass hex nut is attached to an 0-80 1/8 inch flat Philips Head stainless steel screw.
This method works very well but takes additional work and time.
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This is photograph is the opposit side of the previous photograph showing the flat head of the screw has
been countersunk, laying flat to the surface of the reed plate.
Installing a Valve is once again very simple.
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There are many posibilities with using screws for replacing reeds. Those presented are just a few used by our shop that have
proven to be successful over many years. Chromatic Harmonica Maintenance is a must for the serious musician.
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Suppliers of the Materials as shown are as follows.
McMaster-Carr Supply Co. for Screws, Taps, Drills, Pliers,
Hammers, and a vast supply of other materials.
William C. Romel/Custom Craft Harmonicas, Ltd. for Custom built Reed Replacement Tools, Tuning Tools, Shims,
Valves and Reed Wrenchs. Catalogs Available.
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