How to Fold and Shape a gouged piece of cane

Reed Making Video #2

How to Fold and Shape a Gouged Piece of Cane

In Reed Making Video #2, I focus on one of the earliest—and often overlooked—steps of the reed-making process: properly folding and shaping a gouged piece of cane.

Before the cane ever reaches the staple or the knife, the way it is folded and shaped can have an effect on how evenly the two blades come together and how the reed develops later in the process.

In this video, I’ll show you exactly how I personally prepare a piece of gouged cane for shaping, including the small details I pay attention to along the way.

In this video, you’ll see:

• How I prepare gouged cane before shaping
• How I determine where and how to fold the cane
• My approach to creating a clean, controlled fold
• How I place and handle the cane during shaping
• The small details I look for before moving on to the next stage of reed making

As with all of my reed-making videos, the goal isn’t to tell you that there is only one correct way to make a reed.

Instead, I want to show you the process that I personally use when making reeds for myself and explain the details that have become important to me through years of making and playing reeds professionally.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re folding or shaping your cane correctly—or simply want to see how someone else approaches this part of the process—this video is for you.

Reed Making Video #2

How to Fold and Shape a Gouged Piece of Cane

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