MIMF

Many thanks for leading me to the threads. I shall have to try ways of dealing with it, although it does take a long time to re-form when removed. It does look crystaline, and fits in with the second 2009 thread. I suppose the real worry is whether it is harmful in some way.
John

I have some cordia rosewood, also known as Gamboge, which I bought for woodwinds. When the rec order joints are left for some time a grey powder develops on the surface and especially on the bore. I am not sure if it is a reaction to the linseed oil used, or quite what it is. Any observations would ...

I have just been trying out a new peg shaper that so far has come up to my expectations,so I will give some details. The peg shaper consists of four components and six bolts. A blade platform and peg platform are made from 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 1/4" steel angle, the peg guide from 1 1/2 x 3/8 steel w...

I made recorders from 1978 to about 1998, and am only just returning to instrument making. Originally I was apprenticed as a toolmaker, but left this to study music; making instruments seemed the obvious thing to do.
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