Ahem. Tom is being modest, and *almost* correct. Instead of #16146, I prefer the Itoshin (Yamaha-type) flat spoon bender. It is THE spoon bender for the trade. APSCO Catalog #96: Page 22, item #16406. #164065 will also work, but you'll find yourself using it without the combination handle, so we're back to the first one. No reference on Schaff -- can't find their catalog at the moment. To get an initial 'feel' for spoon locations on an unfamiliar action, it may be helpful to (1) find one spoon by whatever means; (2) wrap a piece of masking tape on the handle at the front edge of the wippen (beam). This serves as a depth gauge for finding remaining spoons. After a few, though, you'll find you don't even need the tape. Jim Harvey RPT Jim_Harvey@yca.ccmail.compuserve.com ___________________________ Reply Separator ________________________ I gave up on that particular tool and bought one of the Yamaha type spoon regulators. APSCO sells a similar one, which I also have. They are machined from thin stock which goes right between the wippens and the business end is at a right angle to the shaft. You should have much better luck with this type of spoon regulator. APSCO--Spoon & Wire Bender #16146 YAMAHA/SCHAFF--Spoon Bender Upright #R-9 Tom Seay
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