Simply choose the type of bassoon, cane diameter, and gouge diameter. There are many sets available, and they can all be used in the same base set. Contact us if you are interested in a longer length bed.
The gouger gouges the inside of the cane to a specific diameter and adjustable thickness. The combination of cane diameter and gouge diameter defines the difference in thickness between the middle and the sides. The cane is held by the bed set which is made for a certain cane diameter and length. The carriage set holds the knife which defines the gouge diameter. The guillotine to cut the cane is part of the gouger. The thickness in the middle of the gouged cane is adjustable.
The gouger is very stable which assures high accuracy, even under the high forces of the gouging process. To avoid the gouger from moving during gouging, it can be fixed to a table or workbench. The modular design makes it possible to use the gouger for all types of bassoon cane: bassoon, contra bassoon, contraforte, and baroque bassoon. If you want to use the gouger for more than one type of bassoon cane, you only need to buy an extra bed set and/or carriage set.
The Reed Machines bassoon gouger can be configured for various types of bassoon, baroque bassoon, contra bassoon, or contraforte cane. This item listing only includes the bassoon size options. Please choose your bed, carriage, and guillotine diameters from the options lists. If additional beds, carriages, and guillotine sizes are desired with your purchase of a bassoon gouging machine, please order from the individual product listings for each of these items.
Gouging Machine Features
- Unique and simple to use cane clamps which assure correct and firm clamping of the cane in the bed set.
- Thickness of the gouged cane is adjusted by vertical movement of the bed set so the knife is always in the middle of the cane. This ensures equal sides of the gouged cane.
- Eccentric or concentric gouging. Eccentric means, a difference between the middle and the sides. Concentric means, no difference between the middle and the sides.
- Knife is adjustable which extends the life time. The knife can easily be changed by yourself without losing accuracy.
- Guillotine is part of the gouger. With a guillotine base set, the guillotine can be used stand alone.
- Bed set and carriage set can be changed within 1 minute.
- Gouger can be fixed to a table with the table clamp set, or to a workbench with screws.
Guillotine Features
- easy to use, making accurate and high quality cuts
- options available for the following cane diameter ranges:
- 20mm to 26mm (bassoon and baroque bassoon till D26)
- 26mm to 32mm (baroque bassoon from D26, contra bassoon and contraforte)
- the guillotine is fixed to the gouger by 1 screw and can be built over to another type within 1 minute
- on the gouger there is a cane stop to adjust the cutting length
- the handle of the guillotine can be disassembled for easier transport
Dimensions
- Length (without guillotine handle): 320mm (12.5")
- Width: 136mm (5.4")
- Height: 136mm (5.4")
- Weigth: 4,6kg (10.25 lbs)
Specifications
- There are bed sets in the diameter range of 24mm to 32mm. The diameter for which a bed set is made is given by the "D" value.
- The length of the blank has to be between 80mm and 200mm. The length for which a bed set is made is given by the "L" value. Hodge Products only carries 120mm at this time.
- The nominal thickness in the middle of the gouged cane for which a bed set is made is given by the "T" value. It is adjustable from about -0.4mm to +0.4mm.
- We have carriage sets in the diameter range of 21,5mm to 30,0mm. The diameter for which a carriage set is made is given by the "D" value.
- For cane length 80mm to 160mm the product dimensions are: 320mm (when the guillotine handle is disassembled) x 136mm x 136mm, the product weight is: 4.6kg.
- For cane length 160mm to 200mm the product dimensions are: 360mm (when the guillotine handle is disassembled) x 136mm x 136mm, the product weight is: 4.9kg.
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