Oboe Tools and Accessories

Following is a list of all the reed making tools and supplies that will be needed. * required to own.

*Cane: You'll progress from purchasing processed cane to tube cane. Start by ordering 20-30 pieces of shaped cane. Select the 10.5-11mm diameter and the Pfeiffer/Mack shape.

*Knife: You'll need at least one to start but, as you progress, you may want to invest in a second.

*Start with the Chiarugi Razor Knife
Upgrade to the Landwell Double Hollow Ground Knife

*Plaque - Rigotti Blued Flat Plaque with Pointed Ends (Order 2 to start; they're easily lost!)

*Staples: You'll need 10-20, but you may want to start with a couple varieties to make sure they fit in your particular oboe reed well. Choose from the following.

Chiarugi 2, 47mm or Rigotti, 47mm (They are the same.)
Chiarugi 2 Solid, 47mm
Chiarugi 2 Midway Solid, 47mm

*Mandrel - Chiarugi 2 or Rigotti

*Cutting Block - Pisoni (either size)

*6 Inch Ruler - Hodge Metric/Imperial

*Thread - Nylon Thread, FF - Choose one or more colors from either brand.

*Beeswax

*Razor Blades - Stanley Brand

*Sharpening Stone

*Purchase the Hard Arkansas to start with.
When your knife is worn down enough to need a more thorough sharpening, invest in the India Combination Bench Stone.
Sharpening Steel - Additionally, to maintain a nice edge to your knife, choose the MusEcho Burnishing Rod.
*Silk Oboe Swab
*OCB Rolling Paper
*Cork Grease

Oboe Tools and Accessories

Thread - LC Double Reeds FF Nylon Thread with "Unbreakable Spool"