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.
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 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.
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!😁
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
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 UA-cam. But seek one out they'll help you.
Wes is the "Bob Ross" of instrument repair
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.
I found your channel around a week ago, trying to catch up with all of your videos. There is nothing like watching a craftsman at work. Great job.
You always make it look easy. It's not easy. Great work.
Thanks Wes--it seems no two instrument fixes are identical; every one presents another challenge.
Great work! I have a Bach Strad. So glad you saved this one. Please do a follow-up with her all cleaned, lubed, and play her a bit. 🎺
It is impressive and a pleasure to watch you move metal.
The before and the after - so very impressive!
Glad I found your channel! Great vids and commentary. I love watching experts do whatever their specialty is!
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 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.
You do amazing work, sir. Thank you for sharing!!
Thanks Wes again , clever hands, one of the best tools you have.
A satisfying job is worth a lot. Nice work.
I watch your videos from Brazil, your work is wonderful, wonderful to see you bringing musical instruments to life, congratulations, success👏👏👏👏🎺
Very nice. I like to use burnish tape and thick oil and that works great to avoid marring 😊
That tool is ingenious!
Hey Wes, I am anxiously awaiting your next video!!😐
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!😁
Nice job as always. Thanks for posting.
Nice, Glad your new tool is working out
I like the new tool. I bet a straight or double handle burnisher made with the same material sould be very nice.
Amazing work!
I’d buy that tool for sure. Looks like a keeper!
It’s great watching an artisan do their thing.
👍👍👍 It takes a lot of understanding of the material to be able to work like this! Wonderful.
Thanks for your help
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.
A master at work. Looks easy but is impossible for the rest of us.
Oh Wes I love your work. I hope you choose to work on. My Horn. Thanks
Super satisfying watching Wes "rub one out" for the camera. 😂 👍👍
You’re great a repairing musical instruments, I’m guessing you would also be great doing PDR with a little training.
Wow!!! That 43 bell is a monster- it looks bigger than what i remember it being. What did you make that polamer tool from?
Doctors in Mississippi report first recorded case of "Trumpet Knee."
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!
Wes Lee's magic wand. Wave it over or under and dents disappear.
Muito bom, é show.
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
Call your new tool the Sliver Spike, the tool for Silver dents.
Gonna need you to make me one brother Wes!
The new tool looks like a Rim Rod
Call it, the roll-o/bend-o!
I vote for Lee Master repair tool
Star!
Be carefull Mr. Lee. The knees were not designed as anvils. The problem is the repeticion of small hits, it could damage the articulacion....
ABS rod or Acetal (Delrin) ? Brilliant.
Wes, do you ever re lacquer any of your repairs?
Could call it the 'Delrin Drumstick'.... if its made of Delrin though :)
👏🏻👍
Its a fid. The Wes Lee Fiddler.
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?
Call it the fid-all.
Is this Lexan or another plastic?
CALL IT A "BELL ROLLER"!!😄
I assume you are saving for new knees?
Your shop-made to looks like a big Sharpie marker... Call it The Great Un-Sharpie... It removes sharp creases
@darrinswanson - I think of it as a custom made burnisher.
I consider that a rolling mandrel.
With all those little dents one has to wonder if the owner is storing the horn in a gunny sack.
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 UA-cam. But seek one out they'll help you.
Thank you, I do have a church I am getting baptized sunday
Like paintless dent repair on cars...
I thought the same thing, reminds me of PDR.
Pencil dong
The new tool looks like a pencil or pen.
How in the world can these instruments get so damaged? Some look like they’ve been run over by a car or thrown from a 20 story building.
WL-30 (West Lee 30 years)