What a fantastic site! Clearly filmed and helpfully explained without too much jargon. Keep it up, Les! Gonna dig that old German diatonic out the loft and give it a go at hot rod ding it.
You are welcome! I usually keep the thermostate at around 90, to allow easy flow and minimal smoke. I've never checked whether this is the actual temperature of the wax.
In order to avoid unpleasant mishaps, I try and have as little wax as possible on the outer side of the spoon . After filling up I wipe it on the rim of the wax heater or an old newspaper. When the gaps are narrow (such as in chromatic reed blocks) I use a different (and faster) method which will, eventually, be demonstrated in another clip.
Muy instructivo este corto documental, acá en Panamá se trabaja de igual forma, sobre todo cuando transportamos los tonos o se reparan las notas cuando se rompen. o desafinan.
Thanks for the video, gives me a good idea on how to get the job done. All I have to do now is... find a way to make the tool! Any ideas? Is there anywhere on the web where I can get an actual picture of the tool that I can show somebody or which would help me on making it myself? thanks a lot!
Great! I have two questions though: - What about waxing reeds that are closely spaces? Sometimes there is as much as 1 mm between reed plates. - Are the reed blocks lightly pre-waxed? I see you not simply lay them on the block but press them in a little.
There are usually some residues of old wax that help to keep the reeds in place. As to closely spaced reeds: this method also works nicely with a 1 mm gap. I sometimes widen the gap to maybe 1.5 mm, let the wax flow and then push the reed closer to its neighbour while the wax is still hot. When there is very little space I wax the left edge of the reed already in place and place the new reed while the wax is still warm.
where I can get a tuning kit like yours? I'm from mexico, I need to repair and tune my accordion myself! and make some money repairing other accordions. because is very difficult to find a good repairman accordions. help please!
I'm afraid you will either have to make it yourself or have someone (brass instrument repairers are usually good at this kind of work) make it for you.
That's odd, because I've seen the same tool in several videos... I'd be surprised if someone in the last 200 years hasn't thought of mass-producing them..
bonjour, je cherche un outils comme tu as pour placer de la cire ,je ne trouve pas sur le net pourrais tu me dire ou tu la trouver ,si par hazard ,cest toi qui la fait j'aimerais bien avoir le même merci @++ ps: mon adresse mail est broux_wera@voo.be
What a fantastic site! Clearly filmed and helpfully explained without too much jargon. Keep it up, Les!
Gonna dig that old German diatonic out the loft and give it a go at hot rod ding it.
You are welcome! I usually keep the thermostate at around 90, to allow easy flow and minimal smoke. I've never checked whether this is the actual temperature of the wax.
In order to avoid unpleasant mishaps, I try and have as little wax as possible on the outer side of the spoon . After filling up I wipe it on the rim of the wax heater or an old newspaper. When the gaps are narrow (such as in chromatic reed blocks) I use a different (and faster) method which will, eventually, be demonstrated in another clip.
Muy instructivo este corto documental, acá en Panamá se trabaja de igual forma, sobre todo cuando transportamos los tonos o se reparan las notas cuando se rompen. o desafinan.
Thanks for the video, gives me a good idea on how to get the job done. All I have to do now is... find a way to make the tool! Any ideas? Is there anywhere on the web where I can get an actual picture of the tool that I can show somebody or which would help me on making it myself? thanks a lot!
Hi where can I buy the German type waxing spoon, thanks.
Hi, what kind of wax do you use? Is that natural bee wax?
That's a superb demonstration, thanks very much. Can you tell me the ideal temperature for the wax please?
It is originally designed for cosmetic purposes (epilation), There are many different brands. Just make sure that there is a thermostate.
diatonix2
Hello sir,
I m Ashish from India.,
Can I get your contact details for more information about reeds.?
very nice video i liked. can you doing more videos abhout acrodion repair. i have acrodion so this will help me on future. tankyou
Why does my accordion make loud noise when I move the bellows
Excellent!
Качество заливки супер.Это чистый воск?Не похоже что там есть канифоль.
great video. Thank you.
hi mate where can i get a reed waxing tool the same as this thanks james
Great! I have two questions though:
- What about waxing reeds that are closely spaces? Sometimes there is as much as 1 mm between reed plates.
- Are the reed blocks lightly pre-waxed? I see you not simply lay them on the block but press them in a little.
There are usually some residues of old wax that help to keep the reeds in place.
As to closely spaced reeds: this method also works nicely with a 1 mm gap. I sometimes widen the gap to maybe 1.5 mm, let the wax flow and then push the reed closer to its neighbour while the wax is still hot. When there is very little space I wax the left edge of the reed already in place and place the new reed while the wax is still warm.
+diatonix2 Thank you for your generous tips!
Hello 👋
Не подскажите как называется данный инструмент которым Вы проливали голосовые планки?
Hohner Corso (diatonic accordion)
@@diatonix2 Вы не поняли. Я имею ввиду само приспособление для проливки воском.
@@diatonix2 maestro me podrías decir la mezcla de la cera y el porcentaje? %%
where I can get a tuning kit like yours? I'm from mexico, I need to repair and tune my accordion myself! and make some money repairing other accordions. because is very difficult to find a good repairman accordions. help please!
Hi where can I buy antonelly reeds I can't find them anywhere I'll appreciate your help thanks.
In 2002 Antonelli merged with another company. Today, it's Voci Armoniche.
de que acordeon son las voces
BEST WAX VIDEO ..... Thanks !!
I'm afraid you will either have to make it yourself or have someone (brass instrument repairers are usually good at this kind of work) make it for you.
Where can I find these punched reed plate valves? Thanks.
+Gaita Ponto :ha-vent stimmplattenventile.
That's odd, because I've seen the same tool in several videos... I'd be surprised if someone in the last 200 years hasn't thought of mass-producing them..
А что, резонатор можно делать из любой даже плохо оструганной доски,не говоря уже,что дерево надо полировать?
Solamente oserbando
Véndeme una cucharita del esas por fabor. Sell me one of those spoons please.
Es mejor hacerla uno mismo. No es nada complicado. Si la compras ya hecha, las he visto hasta en $50 dólares.
bonjour, je cherche un outils comme tu as pour placer de la cire ,je ne trouve pas sur le net pourrais tu me dire ou tu la trouver ,si par hazard ,cest toi qui la fait j'aimerais bien avoir le même merci @++ ps: mon adresse mail est broux_wera@voo.be