Recommended Mouthpiece Refacing Tools Refacing Tools (MUST HAVE) Brand Length Width/Depth Description Extra Narrow Pillar File Coarse

Grobet 4" 5/32" by 5/64" Cut #00. Used to form the primary shape of the

baffle and window. Can be purchased at

www.mscdirect.com.

Extra Narrow Pillar File Fine

Grobet 4" 5/32" by 5/64" Cut No. 2. Used to finish the shape of baffles and

the window. Can be purchased at

www.mscdirect.com.

Hand File Coarse

Any 10" 1" by 1/4" Cut No. 00. Used to create large shape changes

on the body and outer side-rails of the

mouthpiece. Any brand like this will work. Can

be purchased at www.mscdirect.com.

Hand File Fine

Any 6" 3/4" by 5/32" Cut No. 3. Used to finish shaping the body, tip,

and outer side-rails of the mouthpiece. Can be

purchased at www.mscdirect.com.

Sanding Sticks

MSCDirect 6 These pencil-like sticks have spring-loaded

tension, holding the sanding belts in place. This

also allows for belt rotating (to use the full belt)

and changing. The tapered end permits easy

access for minute details. Can be purchased at

www.mscdirect.com.

Sanding Stick Belts

MSCDirect

6 120

240

320

400

Sanding Belts for above Sanding Sticks. 120 Grit

does primary shaping of the floor, inner side rails,

and baffle. 240 is an intermediary grit to do finer

shaping. 320 is used to finish shaping the floor,

inner side rails and creates a nicely shaped baffle.

400 grit is used to get a fine finish. All three grits

are used in succession. Can be purchased at

www.mscdirect.com.

Tip Opening Guage

Theo Wanne Necessary to measure the tip opening on all

saxophone and clarinet mouthpieces. Purchase

from www.theowanne.com or

www.musicmedic.com

Feeler Gauge Set

Theo Wanne US

or

Metric

Necessary with a glass gauge to measure the

facing on mouthpieces. Purchase from

www.theowanne.com or www.musicmedic.com.

I recommend getting the US Traditional set as it is

the most commonly used version.

Glass Gauge

Theo Wanne Traditional

Or

Actual mm

Necessary with a feeler gauge setbto measure the

facing on mouthpieces. Purchase from

www.theowanne.com or www.musicmedic.com.

I recommend getting the Traditional set as it is

the most commonly used version.

Imperial Sand Paper

Grobet 8

by

11

180

220

320

400

600

1000

Sandpaper for flattening the table and making the

facing curve. Use on the granite plate below.

180 and 220 for fast cutting. 320 and 400 are for

general use. 600 and 1000 are for final smooth

finishes. 400 is the most useful of all grits and

can be used for most work, as it cuts well and

leaves an adequate final finish. Can be purchased

at www.mscdirect.com.

3/8 Glass or Granite Surface Plate

Shars www.shars.com

12 x 9 x 1 thick A 3/8 thick piece of glass may also be used, as it

is lighter and more portable. A 5 x 10 piece of

glass can be purchased at www.musicmedic.com

8 by 11 is ideal as it fits the sandpaper

perfectly. Note: Never use glass thinner than

3/8 as it bends.

Granite Plate is the very best as it is very stable,

however, this is for shop use only as it is not

portable. www.shars.com has affordable

versions.

Rotary Hand-piece Tools (OPTIONAL) Brand Description Quick Change Rotary Handpiece

Any Motor and narrow handpiece with quick change lever for use 3/32" (2.4 mm) shanks

arbors. Buy from dental tool supply shops. Standard electric rotary handpieces

work fine too, as long as they take 3/32 shank tools.

Rotary Hand Tool Wheel Arbor

Any 3/32 shank with 1/16 arbor hole Nickel Plated Steel

3/32 shank with 1/16 arbor hole Stainless Steel

Miniature Muslin Buff

Any Use to fine polish the baffles on mouthpieces. 16 Ply with two rows of stitching. 1

Diameter. Fits abrasive wheel arbor.

Buffing Compound (Rouge)

Any Deep Red Rouge for a shiny final color on any material

Brown Tripoli for fast polishing

Black For hard rubber and plastic mouthpieces

White Diamond For Brass and Copper mouthpieces

Green for use on chrome and stainless steel (Berg Larsen, etc.)

Ball Head Burs

Fox Ball Head Burs with 3/32 shank. I recommend Fox brand, as they fit most hand-

pieces well. Use to round out the inner side-walls and make the chamber bigger.

Sizes from 1mm to 10mm are useful. These can be found on www.ebay.com