Mandrels    There are two types of mandrels  Forming mandrels designed for forming various sizes of tubes, or used while working on reeds. Working mandrels are used if the plaque is obstructed by the forming mandrel.     Small Forming Mandrel    Corresponds to a bassoon mandrel.  Made of nickel-plated steel with a wooden handle.  Tapers from 7/32" to 1/8" dia.  Can be used for baroque oboe;  ss, s, a, t, (some) b shawms;  s, s, t, (most) b dulician;  baroque rackets and bassoons;  (some) bagpipes. $13.50   Medium Forming Mandrel  Made of nickel-plated steel with a wooden handle.  Tapers from 5/32" to 1/4" dia. Can be used for b and gb shawms;  b dulician;  baroque rackets;  ss & s rauschpfeife;  s, a, t cornamuse/crumhorn/kortholt;  t racket; s & a sordune. $14.25    Large Forming Mandrel  Corresponds to a bassoon mandrel.  Made of nickel-plated steel with a wooden handle.  Tapers from 7/32" to 3/8" dia.  Can be used for t, b, gb cornamuse/crumhorn/kortholt;  a & t rauschpfeife;  quart & contra rackett;  t, b, gb sordune; (some) b shawms;  s, s, t, (most) b dulician;  baroue racketts and bassoons;  (some) bagpipes. $14.50    Small Working Mandrel   Corresponds to a bassoon mandrel.  For use with plaques.  Made of turned aluminum with wooden handle. $12.00    [ Back to Equipment | Main Page ]