Reedmaking

10 sticks of cane, 23-26mm in diameter. Supplier: Medir, Spain

Sold per stick. Suitable for Baritone or Bass. Diameter 5-6mm, length 80-150mm

A Guide to Reedmaking for the Uilleann Pipes by Paddy O'Hare  2013, Spiral bound A4, pp. 52.

Mandrel for shaping the flattened end of the staple.

Reed Template by Cillian Ó Briain, 95mm overall length

A Double DVD Set Featuring Four of the World's Finest Reedmakers. Volume One: Masterclass (1 hr, 55 mins) with Cillian Ó Briain and Andreas Rogge ...

Shooting board made from wood. Helps keep the cane in place while gouging and protects the table.

Suitable for bass drone, 6-7mm in diameter. Length between 90 and 150mm.

10 Sticks of cane. Diameter 18 - 22mm. Supplier: Medir, Spain

In-cannel gouge for reedmaking.  Here is a guide to the different sizes:   

30g block of beeswax for reedmaking.

Sold per stick. Suitable for Tenor or Baritone. Diameter 4-5mm, length 80-150mm

Individual pieces of pre-gouged cane. Price per piece Length 100mm Width 13-15mm

Block made from hard timber, circular profile of 7cm diameter (3.5cm in height). Ca. 10cm long.

Halving Block 100 made from hard timber.

In-cannel gouge for reedmaking.  Here is a guide to the different sizes:  

In-cannel gouge for reedmaking.  Here is a guide to the different sizes:

Mandrel for C or flat reeds.