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kevin_soda Heavyweight Member
Joined: 20 Jan 2015 Posts: 558 Location: Seattle
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Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2018 7:21 pm Post subject: Uh-oh, how did you learn DIY trumpet repair? |
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I’ve wanted to do some repair work on a couple of junker horns that have come my way over the years. Now I’m finally in a place to do it but I’m not sure where to get good advice. I have a trumpet, cornet, and flugelhorn that all need varying degrees of soldering.
I have experience with torch work but haven’t done anything that requires this much precision. I’m confident that I can learn without killing myself or burning my house down. I’m not interested in anything that requires machining or machine tools, just the soldering and finish work.
I don’t have time for trade school or anything like that. Any suggestions for online resources? How did you learn? _________________ Kevin |
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stumac Heavyweight Member
Joined: 19 Nov 2008 Posts: 697 Location: Flinders, Australia
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Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2018 9:41 pm Post subject: |
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Plenty of videos on youtube of trumpet repair work, practice is the main thing to do with soldering, 30 years ago I built a good relationship with a local repair man who did not mind me watching him at work, I learned a lot from him.
I use mainly an Orca Hand held torch it produces a flame about 2" long and 3/8" diameter at maximum, rarely need anything more powerful.
If I can give you more tips message me. I have been soldering for 75 years,
Regards, Stuart. |
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