I know you don’t do out of town repairs anymore. I guess I’m lucky you rehabbed my trumpet a couple years ago. I really appreciate what you did. That old trumpet symbolizes to me how I developed my interest in music. I can’t imagine life without it. Thanks.
My dad repaired woodwind instruments for many players in famous orchestras and he had the most profound respect for dent repair men. He said it somewhere between an art form and magic. Thanks for the excellent video. Shop-made tools are the sign of a dedicated technician.
Nice! I like it when you explain what you’re thinking as you work - sort of connect brain to mouth, and just let it roll! I also like the specific, detailed explanations. There’s a joy in seeing a mangled instrument come back beautiful.
That lubricant is SuperLube. There are many different kinds, for different purposes. It was invented by a good friend of mine in New York, a pharmacist named Hilda. Great stuff.
I'd call that new tool a "wonder-bar", it's a very clever idea that seems work wonders on silver plate. I enjoy seeing your creativity in tool making and tool use, two things I enjoy most about building and repairing all sorts of projects. Carry on, y'all are an amazing team!😁
I had a damage similar to this decades back although mine was worse than this one. I always wondered how the tech worked his magic. After he was done the bell was perfect, no evidence of the creases and bends. This shows how an expert does it. Thanks.
Hey Wes, I sure do like hanging out in the shop with you. Don't know anything about metal work or instrument repair, but I enjoy learning about stuff, so thanks for bringing us along.
Have you ever used a bit of snare head plastic between the burnisher and the brass instead of grease/oil? The brass tech in our shop has been experimenting with it and has had some promising results. The best part: no gunk to wipe up afterwards!
Thank you again for sharing, always appreciate to see these great repairs. My vote goes to the “fix-a-stick”, Out of curiosity, where you using a mandrel along or a bent barrel at the end to work out those dents? All the best from Switzerland
Dear Wes Lee, I really appreciate your videos.. I currently work on my clarinet collection which has major issues. The oldest is from around 1860s. My biggest fear so far are the key tone holes, which aren't in a good shape anymore. They wouldn't seal properly and sanding or polishing would not fix it because mostly the broken areas are too deep.. Do you have any knowledge about this problem? I couldn't find anything online in this regard. I assume the tone hole needs to be filled with glue and blackwood stain and drilled again? I really appreciate any answer and wish you a nice day. Kind regards
Sir, I have an Eastman Ebb 534 tuba. I think the valve springs are worn out and a looking for a good replacement. Maybe you might have some insight for me?
Hi, I know you might skip over this even if you do read the comments. I would love to get acknowledged in a video or just in some way. I know like other people, I am going through a tough time. I am not allowed to say because it is pretty major, but I bet you will hear about it some time. Everyone just please think before you act.
Brother, head to your church not to the internet. If you don't have a church there are friendly non-denominational churches in almost every larger town. Many of them broadcast their services online here on RU-vid. But seek one out they'll help you.
