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My store is not taking any orders today due to health reasons which limit to my productivity.
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Maximum production times may be up to 16 business days for combs and tools. Current production time for custom harmonicas are shown on the top of the custom page.

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Andrew

POW! How I test my hardened steel reed removal pin

Submitted by Andrew on Sat, 06/11/2016 - 18:22

Don't try this at home!

My reed replacement tools are made with hardened steel. I harden and temper the steel myself by hand. This is how I test the tip of the reed removal pin. It's tough enough to poke itself into a steel bar like a nail into wood!

The sharp tip is ground down - it needs to be flat at the tip to push the rivet out, not spit it in the middle!