Hirsbrunner tuba repair project stage 1

The first of a series of videos covering the repair and restoration of a badly damaged Hirsbrunner tuba. In his Seattle based repair shop, along with the assistance of his staff of craftsman, Daniel Oberloh covers the details and methods used in the brass instrument repair process.

[@VinnyTheTubaPlayer]

At first I was like omg sexy horn and I screamed what the fuck! When I saw the bell

[@DCOberloh]

Acetylene gas on an air drawing torch. Lots of surface area so you need to use ample heat to get in loosen the solder joints and get out without burning the metal.

[@reginaldodejesus4642]

Muito bom esse profissional! !

[@bradn7]

What kind of Gas are you guys using? That seems like excessive heat compared to other options.

[@jp554731]

What brand welding gloves is mr Oberloh wearing?

[@soupp7761]

I was like wtf thats not damaged but when they got to the bell i was just like oof thats instrument abuse boi

[@least.insane.femboy]

one of my valve's pistons are stuck in the tuba, how do I get it out?

[@zandergrier1302]

First things first, that means you 1. haven't been taking proper care of it, 2. the valve stem is bent, or 3. unlikely but possible, the valve block has warped, putting pressure on the piston preventing it from moving freely. I would see a professional.