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Pliers
Bassoon Reed Pliers A small (4-5/8" long) plier with spring loaded cushioned handle. The jaws have a tube forming hole, and wire cutters. Tip of jaws are 1/4" wide to make it easy to grip wire. A great light duty pliers for your reed kit.
Reeds n Stuff Bassoon Pliers The handles are specially made with an oval opening and smooth inner surfaces. With the pliers' slender tips, you'll be able to find the perfect position between the second and third wires.
Rieger Bassoon Reed Pliers A slightly larger (5 5/8" long) plier, indispensable for every bassoon reed maker. With serrated jaws for tightening wires, tube forming hole, and a wire cutter. Tip of jaws are 3/16" wide to make it easy to grip wire. German quality from Georg Rieger.
Staple Cork Compressor Frustrated with staple corks that are too tight? Developed in Forrests' shop, these pliers will compress the cork of your staples to make them easier to insert and remove from your oboe. Just squeeze the cork gently between the special jaws, rotate 90°, and squeeze again.