There are so many reed making tools available that it can be overwhelming to decide which is best. Please see the list below for the tools used to make Reedcrest reeds.

Prepping the cane for forming:

  • Barton GSP Cane

  • Weait Beveling Tool

  • 22-gauge Brass Wire

  • Razor Blade or X-Acto Knife

  • Easel

  • Reeds ‘n Stuff Pliers

Forming Blanks:

  • KJI Drying Rack with Removable Pins and Mandrel Handle

  • 22-gauge Brass Wire

  • Reeds ’n Stuff pliers

  • Boiling water

  • Towel

  • Tweezer

Finishing Reeds:

  • Reeds ‘n Stuff Spiral Reamer

  • KJI Reamer 1 and 2

  • Grobet Medium Grit Triangle Diamond File

  • Chiarugi ‘dolomiti’ Beveled Knife

  • Rigotti Beveled Knife

  • LTK Reed Knife

  • Cutting Block

  • Rieger Tip Cutter

  • Reeds ‘n Stuff Tip Cutter

  • Holding Mandrel

  • Bamboo toothbrush

  • 320 Grit Sandpaper

  • Metal Contra Plaque

  • Reeds ‘n Stuff Tip Profiler

To find links to purchase the items listed, please download the pdf file below.

Download Tool Links