How To Expand Slide Tubes- band instrument repair

In this episode, how to use the tools that I machined on lathe from last episode. In depth how to of using slide expanding tools.
Thanks for watching.
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[@jeffyoung6967]

I haven't played in over 50 years but it's always a treat to see a master craftsman at work.

[@shubus]

It's easy to see why this is the proper way to expand these slides. It's all about taking the time to make the proper tools.

[@ckane510]

Your tool is very much like an adjustable barrel lap. They come in a variety of sizes. You can also turn them down on the lathe if they are close to what you need but slightly too large. Just food for thought.

[@wallyschmidt77]

Thanks, Wes! The light bulb finally went on for me.

[@rrad6601]

Have you thought about investing in a bore micrometer, or a set of machinist's cylinder guages? Thet will tell you if the slide is coned in, or if the receiver is flared out

[@oscar_el_del_clarinet]

Those tools are great for expanding tubes, are there other tools for shrinking tubes of different sizes?
Thank you so much ❤

[@claudiolebandit9408]

Steady and calm job. I enjoyed it

[@auralsonicwaves7170]

Fascinating! Love watching you work.

[@djasge3893]

Thanks for sharing, great work and very inspirational

[@grahammorgan9635]

Thanks again Wes , excellent.

[@markfoster6110]

Great job . Secret mens business!! Hi from the land down under

[@robertrobb3159]

Good work

[@j.j.6050]

Perfect

[@swgclips03]

Where could I talk to you about potentially sending in a cornet a while from now? 1928 Pan American, all 3 solder joints along the instrument have snapped, and its been extremely tarnished and dented (not too badly dented on the body however, no stuck slides). Instrument came in a near-junk original case that absolutely reeks but doesn't show mold, came with a plastic mouthpiece oddly enough.

[@berenyituning]

Awesome job! :)

[@ms-mac521]

👍👍👍

[@jamesadams8304]

We have seen this Willson euphonium
previously.

[@Hertog_von_Berkshire]

First video makes sense now, ha!

[@mikerichards6311]

👍👏🏻

[@albertlilly]

What would you do with a reversed leadpipe on a trumpet?

[@eezyclsmooth9035]

Does Wes have 2 shops? THIS shop has "Wood Paneling and Parquet Wood Flooring"?!

[@wesleemusicrepair9820]

Yes

[@jetsetsc]

So were the specific sizes you made not available from Feree's? I have their trumpet sized expander which works a treat.

[@wesleemusicrepair9820]

All different

[@keithschwartz7318]

I’m surprised the player didn’t want those dents pushed out. Nice job on making the tools and expanding the slide tubes. Almost makes me want to go back to playing again.

[@1090yoyo]

How would you fit a ferree's expander in a lathe ?