Tools and Supplies

Reed Making Supplies

• Oboe Tube Cane - Rigotti 10-10.5mm diameter, 1/2 pound
• Staples - 10-12 Chiarugi 2+, Brass, 47mm Oboe Staples
• Plaques - 2 Pisoni blue steel flat plaques, AND 1 Rigotti contoured wood plaque
• Thread - FF Nylon Thread, one or more colors from either brand
• Knife - Chiarugi Razor Knife
• Razor Blades - GEM Coated, 100 pk (for clipping reeds), AND Stanley, 100 pk (for shaping cane)
• Cutting Block - Pisoni short or tall
• Oboe Mandrel - Chiarugi 2+ oboe mandrel with plain wood handle
• Ruler - Hodge steel 6-inch/metric ruler
• Dial Indicator (optional) - Reeds 'n Stuff Oboe/EH Dial Indicator - Analog
• Sharpening Stone - India Combination Bench Stone
• Honing Oil - Norton Honing Oil
• Tool Case - Wilson Leather OR Nylon Tool Case, your choice
• Oboe Reed Case - Your choice of reed case for 10-12 reeds

English Horn Supplies

• Staples - 4-6 Chiarugi 2 EH Staples
• Mandrel - Chiarugi 2 EH Mandrel