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.
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.
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.
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.
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!😁
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
In car repair (PDR specifically), there is one school of thought that emphasizes the order in which the damage was done. To fix, you work backwards. Do you ever think of your work in that way? Obviously it's not applicable when they're are complex situations like multiple accidents or previous inadequate repair folder by fresh damage
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 TH-cam. But seek one out they'll help you.
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.
Wes is the "Bob Ross" of instrument repair
As I have watched your videos it always amazes me your skills shows in the end with near perfect repairs it is as if there was never any damage.
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.
It is impressive and a pleasure to watch you move metal.
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.
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. 🎺
Glad I found your channel! Great vids and commentary. I love watching experts do whatever their specialty is!
Your tool and a rawhide mallet could take on a vampire in its coffin. Call the tool the Van Helsing lol. Great video. Thank you!
The before and the after - so very impressive!
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.
You do amazing work, sir. Thank you for sharing!!
Super satisfying watching Wes "rub one out" for the camera. 😂 👍👍
Dear wes lee Its a great Job. I m learning from you.
Thanks
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.
Thanks Wes again , clever hands, one of the best tools you have.
I watch your videos from Brazil, your work is wonderful, wonderful to see you bringing musical instruments to life, congratulations, success👏👏👏👏🎺
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.
It’s great watching an artisan do their thing.
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.
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!😁
👍👍👍 It takes a lot of understanding of the material to be able to work like this! Wonderful.
Very nice. I like to use burnish tape and thick oil and that works great to avoid marring 😊
Nice job as always. Thanks for posting.
I like the new tool. I bet a straight or double handle burnisher made with the same material sould be very nice.
That tool is ingenious!
A satisfying job is worth a lot. Nice work.
Nice, Glad your new tool is working out
A master at work. Looks easy but is impossible for the rest of us.
I’d buy that tool for sure. Looks like a keeper!
Oh Wes I love your work. I hope you choose to work on. My Horn. Thanks
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!
Hey Wes, I am anxiously awaiting your next video!!😐
You’re great a repairing musical instruments, I’m guessing you would also be great doing PDR with a little training.
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
Wow!!! That 43 bell is a monster- it looks bigger than what i remember it being. What did you make that polamer tool from?
Are people throwing these instruments out of planes I mean how does that much damage happen
Amazing work!
In car repair (PDR specifically), there is one school of thought that emphasizes the order in which the damage was done. To fix, you work backwards. Do you ever think of your work in that way? Obviously it's not applicable when they're are complex situations like multiple accidents or previous inadequate repair folder by fresh damage
ABS rod or Acetal (Delrin) ? Brilliant.
Call your new tool the Sliver Spike, the tool for Silver dents.
Wes, do you ever re lacquer any of your repairs?
I assume you are saving for new knees?
Wes Lee's magic wand. Wave it over or under and dents disappear.
Gonna need you to make me one brother Wes!
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?
Thanks for your help
Hey. We miss you. Are you ok ? Hoping just busy.
What is the 3rd slide conversion to replace the stop nuts from MK Drawing? I'm on their site and don't see anything
"The Wes Lee dent stick", what material is it made out of ?
Sweet!
Be carefull Mr. Lee. The knees were not designed as anvils. The problem is the repeticion of small hits, it could damage the articulacion....
The new tool looks like a Rim Rod
Call it, the roll-o/bend-o!
The Wes-Lee Bar
I vote for Lee Master repair tool
Is this Lexan or another plastic?
Doctors in Mississippi report first recorded case of "Trumpet Knee."
Muito bom, é show.
Could call it the 'Delrin Drumstick'.... if its made of Delrin though :)
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.
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.
Its a fid. The Wes Lee Fiddler.
CALL IT A "BELL ROLLER"!!😄
With all those little dents one has to wonder if the owner is storing the horn in a gunny sack.
Call it the fid-all.
Star!
I consider that a rolling mandrel.
👏🏻👍
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 TH-cam. But seek one out they'll help you.
Thank you, I do have a church I am getting baptized sunday
The new tool looks like a pencil or pen.
Like paintless dent repair on cars...
I thought the same thing, reminds me of PDR.
Pencil dong
WL-30 (West Lee 30 years)