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Mandrel is an essential tool for making English Horn Reed. When wrapping the cane to the string, it will prevent the tube from flattening and also can be used to arrange the shape of the tube. It is also used to heat the cane to conform to the shape of the tube before wrapping. Of course, its important that it is easy to hold when rolling. It is important that the cross section of the handle is not a circle, so you can easily see if the cane is misaligned.