This seems like it may have a similar feel to the way a pipe cutter works. Different end result, and dimensionally a pipe cutter blocks a pipe being put onto it the same way, but I am wondering if a version exists where the work piece is stabilized and the tool rotates around it.
I would have thought you'd have work hardened that and cracked it with all that manipulation... Did you heat it up a few times between doing all of that? Or can it just take it without a problem?
Over 50 years ago I was in grade school and the latch on my coronet case broke open as I was walking to school and my coronet fell out and tumbled down a hillside and the bell was crushed. My dad I took it to the local music store and they fixed it up like new. The craftsmanship was incredible. I thought for sure it was a goner. Nice to see that sort of hand tooling and craftsmanship still exists. I may have to send my trumpet from high school in for a refresh. 😉
I want to ask about the dent hammer technique, I imagine how it utilizes a double or triple bounce to create the directional flow as the metal warms. Do you have thoughts that could help me as I move beyond basic introduction to this skill? I learned about circular flow from a different skill, and am new to this one. Also how the burnisher is used parallel to the tube. I have never though of that, and it seems difficult to hold in place. How can I work on that? What do I look for?
My blood pressure shot up after hearing that some have said you talk to much.clearly people don’t appreciate the value of level of insight that takes at least a decade plus to achieve. I’m going on just past a decade and appreciate and encourage you to please talk. Not only does it increase the resolution of the viewing experience it’s very valuable information. Do your thing Brother. Mark Vandermark Talks a lot not you! Haha
I'm getting more serious about the profession, having applied for an internship and loving the expertise which helps with my confidence in learning practical solutions. Funny that moldable plastic is even a phrase since both words mean the same thing, but here we are. User moldable without causing toxic smoke is where the practical definition seems to be lol. Thanks Wes Lee!!!
I remember in marching band I had a melaphone turn the wrong way and put a major dent in my slide when I was in 3rd and the dent was in 5th... 😢 I wasn't happy.
As a non-musician, help me understand the economics of this. For example, a brand new instrument of similar quality would cost: A decentt used: and the resale value of the repaired instrument.
I had a heck of a time with mine, still in progress. tried using pop rivets no bueno... ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vkGSP9FvtjQ.html
I have an Olds Ambassador b flat Trump. My mom bought it for me 1966 when I was 9 years old. I took lessons in grade school and played all the way through college. It was pre-owned, and it had slit damage. I had it restored and relaquered before I put it away. I still have it.
Hola mi nombre es Hugo y soy de Argentina. Toco trombón en una banda municipal y como tal el trombón alto tiene muchos años y pasó por varias manos y en la actualidad desde que lo tengo se traba en la primera posicióncla vara y las personas que quisieron darle arreglo no pudieron. Que puedo hacer para solucionar este problema?? Gracias
you are a good repairman, Wes...but get over the fact that most folks aren't....i am semi over trash talking the trash...trash happens....don't forget, your cool tools cost a small fortune...some of us repair guys have to make do with much less....i can buy a really cool old horn for less than a friggin mandrel....but yea, i got a few mandrels anyway.
What a craftsman! Very enjoyable watching. I appreciate you wanted to keep the history and patina. If you had wanted to regain the "as new" look, is that possible? And if so, how would you have gone about it? Many thanks from just north of London, UK.
Wes, I have watched many guitar repair and watch repair channels. This is the first time I have seen your channel. Wow. I would have never thought that trumpet bell could be straightened out. Anyway, it always a pleasure to watch master craftsmen apply their trade and I will be subscribing to your channel.
Before I started watching, I figured he would have some kind of magical tool that would fix it straight away...but nope...old fashioned elbow grease, patience, knowledge and general metal working tools. Fantastic Job.
That was well done, Wes. You can see that this trumpet was worth fixing it. One of my trumpets has bad dents too but not that bad. Thanks for this tutorial. Now I just have to make some special tools. 🙂
