Reeds 'n Stuff/Reedolino/Making Blanks with Prof. David Petersen products

Reed Making Set PETERSEN 298.62 €

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:51:07 +0200

Prof. David Petersen

Principal Bassoonist of the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra
Professor at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Rostock

Holding Mandrel 25.49 €

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 19:37:38 +0200

Safe and Secure

This compact holding mandrel allows you to have full control of both the reed and your tools during the finishing process.

Designed to hold your reeds and still allow ample space for a plaque, the holding mandrel gives you ultimate control of your work while keeping your fingers at a safe distance from any knives you may be using.

Also available separately as mandrels that fit with the drying board.

Ergonomic

The ergonomic wooden handle of our reed making tools provides
for ease of use and is made of oiled beechwood.

Anti-Crack-Mandrel COMPACT 25.49 €

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:51:07 +0200

Compact

Our compact series of mandrels is exactly the same as our full size mandrels, but with a smaller handle.

This smaller handle is designed for musicians who travel a lot, have smaller hands, or are just looking for a smaller handle on their reed making tools. It offers space savings while still providing enough handle to have a solid grip on the tool.

No more cracked blades

Gone are the days of inserting your forming mandrel all the way into the shaft to round the back end of your reed.

The compact Anti-Crack Mandrel allows you for form only the back of the shaft while keeping the throat flat. This prevents cracks from spreading into the blade.

This enables you to then gently open the throat of the reed only the desired amount with your forming mandrel of choice.

Ergonomic

The ergonomic wooden handle of our reed making tools provides
for ease of use and is made of oiled beechwood.

Holding Mandrel COMPACT 25.49 €

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:51:00 +0200

Compact

Our compact series of mandrels is exactly the same as our full size mandrels, but with a smaller handle.

Safe and Secure

This compact holding mandrel allows you to have full control of both the reed and your tools during the finishing process.

Also available separately as mandrels that fit with the drying board.

Ergonomic

The ergonomic wooden handle of our reed making tools provides
for ease of use and is made of oiled beechwood.

Forming Mandrel COMPACT PLUS from 25.49 €

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:03:09 +0200

Compact

Our compact series of mandrels is exactly the same as our full size mandrels, but with a smaller handle.

Our Forming Mandrels

- Standard
  
  The classic forming mandrel. The forming mandrel is 2.3 mm wide at the tip and has a two-part progression towards the back to allow the reeds to be gently opened from the inside.
  
  Ideal for smaller shapes and those who prefer reeds which are less round in the area of the first two wires.
- PLUS
  
  For those who prefer a more rounded throat we have developed, together with Prof. David Petersen, the forming mandrel PLUS. The tip is 3.2 mm wide, which helps give reeds a larger and rounder throat opening.
  
  Ideal for wider shapes and those who prefer a larger inner cavity in the their reeds.

Harmony

Our compact forming mandrels and reamers are designed to harmonize with one another.
Their parabolic design allows for a smooth airflow and solid seat on the bocal.

Ergonomic

The ergonomic wooden handle of our reed making tools provides
for ease of use and is made of oiled beechwood.

Forming Mandrel PLUS from 25.49 €

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:03:08 +0200

Our Forming Mandrels

- Standard
  
  The classic forming mandrel. The forming mandrel is 2.3 mm wide at the tip and has a two-part progression towards the back to allow the reeds to be gently opened from the inside.
  
  Ideal for smaller shapes and those who prefer reeds which are less round in the area of the first two wires.
- PLUS
  
  For those who prefer a more rounded throat we have developed, together with Prof. David Petersen, the forming mandrel PLUS. The tip is 3.2 mm wide, which helps give reeds a larger and rounder throat opening.
  
  Ideal for wider shapes and those who prefer a larger inner cavity in the their reeds.

Harmony

Our forming mandrels and reamers are designed to harmonize with one another.
Their parabolic design allows for a smooth airflow and solid seat on the bocal.

Ergonomic

The ergonomic wooden handle of our reed making tools provides
for ease of use and is made of oiled beechwood.

Drying Board 87.55 €

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:47:34 +0200

Formed from the start

Allowing reeds to dry on the forming mandrel gives them the desired shape on the inside while also reducing the effort required to form the reed waist with pliers.

Our drying board with wooden plate is compatible with all interchangeable oboe and bassoon mandrels from our range. Thanks to its thoughtful design, the mandrels can be replaced at any time without compromising stability. For maximum flexibility, the base plate and mandrels can be ordered separately, allowing you to create your own custom combination. The wooden plate is available with or without securing points, which allow the drying board to be safely mounted at your workstation.

Our Forming Mandrels

- Standard
  
  The classic forming mandrel. The forming mandrel is 2.3 mm wide at the tip and has a two-part progression towards the back to allow the reeds to be gently opened from the inside.
  
  Ideal for smaller shapes and those who prefer reeds which are less round in the area of the first two wires.
- PLUS
  
  For those who prefer a more rounded throat we have developed, together with Prof. David Petersen, the forming mandrel PLUS. The tip is 3.2 mm wide, which helps give reeds a larger and rounder throat opening.
  
  Ideal for wider shapes and those who prefer a larger inner cavity in the their reeds.

Half-round Diamond File from 28.77 €

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:05:10 +0200

Round Diamond File from 33.21 €

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:03:16 +0200

Drying Board BASE 19.56 €

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:47:31 +0200

Formed from the start

Allowing reeds to dry on the forming mandrel gives them the desired shape on the inside while also reducing the effort required to form the reed waist with pliers.

NOTE

This item contains only the wooden base plate and is not compatible with our Drying Pin for bassoon. All mandrels labelled as "interchangeable" will fit in this drying board base.

Interchangeable Mandrel PLUS 7.17 €

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:51:00 +0200

Our Forming Mandrels

- Standard
  
  The classic forming mandrel. The forming mandrel is 2.3 mm wide at the tip and has a two-part progression towards the back to allow the reeds to be gently opened from the inside.
  
  Ideal for smaller shapes and those who prefer reeds which are less round in the area of the first two wires.
- PLUS
  
  For those who prefer a more rounded throat we have developed, together with Prof. David Petersen, the forming mandrel PLUS. The tip is 3.2 mm wide, which helps give reeds a larger and rounder throat opening.
  
  Ideal for wider shapes and those who prefer a larger inner cavity in the their reeds.

Elegantly flexible

Our modular mandrel system offers full flexibility with an elegant, space-saving design. The interchangeable mandrels match our standard ones but include added benefits. Multiple handle styles with a shared vice grip insert let you use them like any other mandrel. After forming, the mandrels can be placed directly into the wood drying board base – keeping the reed on the mandrel throughout for optimal control of the tube’s shape.

You can use multiple mandrel types with a single handle, minimizing clutter. Our ejector ring is fully compatible – simply attach it, and slide it off either end once the mandrel is removed from the handle.

Our modular mandrel system now also includes our reamers.

Anti-Crack-Mandrel 25.49 €

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:51:06 +0200

No more cracked blades

Gone are the days of inserting your forming mandrel all the way into the shaft to round the back end of your reed.

The Anti-Crack Mandrel allows you for form only the back of the shaft while keeping the throat flat. This prevents cracks from spreading into the blade.

This enables you to then gently open the throat of the reed only the desired amount with your forming mandrel of choice.

Ergonomic

The ergonomic wooden handle of our reed making tools provides
for ease of use and is made of oiled beechwood.

Reeds 'n Stuff/Reedolino/Making Blanks with Prof. David Petersen products

Reed Making Set PETERSEN 298.62 €

Prof. David Petersen

Holding Mandrel 25.49 €

Safe and Secure

Ergonomic

Anti-Crack-Mandrel COMPACT 25.49 €

Compact

No more cracked blades

Ergonomic

Holding Mandrel COMPACT 25.49 €

Compact

Safe and Secure

Ergonomic

Forming Mandrel COMPACT PLUS from 25.49 €

Compact

Our Forming Mandrels

Standard

PLUS

Harmony

Ergonomic

Forming Mandrel PLUS from 25.49 €

Our Forming Mandrels

Standard

PLUS

Harmony

Ergonomic

Drying Board 87.55 €

Formed from the start

Our Forming Mandrels

Standard

PLUS

Half-round Diamond File from 28.77 €

Round Diamond File from 33.21 €

Drying Board BASE 19.56 €

Formed from the start

NOTE

Interchangeable Mandrel PLUS 7.17 €

Our Forming Mandrels

Standard

PLUS

Elegantly flexible

Anti-Crack-Mandrel 25.49 €

No more cracked blades

Ergonomic