Bespoke Tools
Made & fashioned by Wm. Downward

Reed scraping knife -------------------------------------------£39.75 each High carbon hardened steel bevel edge knife with an aluminium diamond knurled handle and leatherette sheath. When ordering a reed scraping knife, please state if you are left or right handed.

Oboe Reed Mandrels ---------Hand finished ----------Quote given on request If you would like to have a mandrel made, please contact MD to discuss your requirements and costs. If you require more than one mandrel, the handle may be adapted to fit other mandrels.

Bassoon 6 fluted edge reamer ( 6mm diameter ) ------£31.50 each High carbon hardened steel fluted edges with an aluminium diamond knurled handle.

Bassoon mandrel ( standard ) --------------------------------£18.50 each Stainless steel mandrel fitted to an aluminium diamond knurled handle. Contra Bassoon mandrels also ---------------------------£20.00 each

Oboe Cradles cut in ash & lined with non-slip velvetine. £10.50 per pair (inc. p&p) A new & sturdy way to rest your oboe on a flat surface avoiding pressure on the feather keys etc. Designed & fashioned by MD & Wm.D

Postage & packing is free to all UK customers. Orders out with the UK will incur an extra fee for postage.

Wm. Downward is a trained & skilled tool engineer and enjoys making model scale steam engines and specialist tools.
He takes great pride in his work and is known for his fastidious precision and neatness. The double reed players who have commissioned Wm. to make tools from them have given full praise for his exacting work and have come back for more!
Highly recommended!

If you would like a tool made to specific dimensions, please contact us using the details on the home page.

Prices may be subject to change due to the rise in costs of materials used for making oboe reeds and tools advertised. September 2007

Please note that sharp edged tools may be sold to those who are 18 years of age and over.

If you are not satisfied with any of the goods you have ordered, please contact M. Downward within 7 days of receiving your order and we will replace goods free of charge.

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