Bashed Bach Bell & New Tool Testing 5/1/24, band instrument repair

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3 ай бұрын

In this episode, showing some of the experimenting with polymers for scratchless dent removal I have been doing.
Thanks for watching.

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@larrysupersport 3 ай бұрын

Wes is the "Bob Ross" of instrument repair

@BruceBoschek 2 ай бұрын

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.

@ydonl 4 сағат бұрын

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.

@vincentwesolowski459 Ай бұрын

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.

@josephpetito9718 Ай бұрын

Thanks Wes--it seems no two instrument fixes are identical; every one presents another challenge.

@alfabsc 3 ай бұрын

You always make it look easy. It's not easy. Great work.

@bottomup12 2 ай бұрын

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. 🎺

@rogerhodges7656 2 ай бұрын

It is impressive and a pleasure to watch you move metal.

@michaelhayhoe2540 2 ай бұрын

The before and the after - so very impressive!

@williamrunyan4027 2 ай бұрын

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.

@RicksterX-92fs 3 ай бұрын

Glad I found your channel! Great vids and commentary. I love watching experts do whatever their specialty is!

@Rgj_j 2 ай бұрын

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.

@keithschwartz7318 3 ай бұрын

Nice job as always. Thanks for posting.

@ferrellsl 2 ай бұрын

Amazing work!

@SteveKnowsTrumpet-ue6eg Ай бұрын

You do amazing work, sir. Thank you for sharing!!

@ernestoborrego5102 3 ай бұрын

That tool is ingenious!

@MikeT 2 ай бұрын

Nice, Glad your new tool is working out

@grahammorgan9635 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Wes again , clever hands, one of the best tools you have.

@ms-mac521 3 ай бұрын

👍👍👍 It takes a lot of understanding of the material to be able to work like this! Wonderful.

@frundlemud Ай бұрын

A satisfying job is worth a lot. Nice work.

@markgeelen5207 Ай бұрын

Very nice. I like to use burnish tape and thick oil and that works great to avoid marring 😊

@felixcaro7530 8 күн бұрын

Dear wes lee Its a great Job. I m learning from you. Thanks

@TheUncleRuckus 3 ай бұрын

Super satisfying watching Wes "rub one out" for the camera. 😂 👍👍

@velhotucaJR 3 ай бұрын

I watch your videos from Brazil, your work is wonderful, wonderful to see you bringing musical instruments to life, congratulations, success👏👏👏👏🎺

@bpduguard 2 ай бұрын

I like the new tool. I bet a straight or double handle burnisher made with the same material sould be very nice.

@mr.schwall6144 2 ай бұрын

I’d buy that tool for sure. Looks like a keeper!

@bethcrane5780 3 ай бұрын

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.

@davidwood351 3 ай бұрын

It’s great watching an artisan do their thing.

@jefffixesit60 3 ай бұрын

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!😁

@Davidjb37721 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for your help

@thiggy1249 26 күн бұрын

Hey Wes, I am anxiously awaiting your next video!!😐

@philipallard8026 3 ай бұрын

A master at work. Looks easy but is impossible for the rest of us.

@CorvetteBill364 2 ай бұрын

Oh Wes I love your work. I hope you choose to work on. My Horn. Thanks

@coisasdoze2460 3 ай бұрын

Muito bom, é show.

@ConnorHay 2 ай бұрын

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!

@David-hl9bw 3 ай бұрын

You’re great a repairing musical instruments, I’m guessing you would also be great doing PDR with a little training.

@djasge3893 2 ай бұрын

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

@richardhoffman9729 2 ай бұрын

Wes Lee's magic wand. Wave it over or under and dents disappear.

@charlesclark2917 3 ай бұрын

Doctors in Mississippi report first recorded case of "Trumpet Knee."

@selmer1971 3 ай бұрын

Gonna need you to make me one brother Wes!

@Sherman1fan 3 ай бұрын

Call your new tool the Sliver Spike, the tool for Silver dents.

@EspressoBear59 3 ай бұрын

Wow!!! That 43 bell is a monster- it looks bigger than what i remember it being. What did you make that polamer tool from?

@disturbedmaynard3873 3 ай бұрын

The new tool looks like a Rim Rod

@capy2356 2 ай бұрын

I vote for Lee Master repair tool

@FATStereo 23 күн бұрын

Star!

@DanielLopez-hd6do 2 ай бұрын

Be carefull Mr. Lee. The knees were not designed as anvils. The problem is the repeticion of small hits, it could damage the articulacion....

@mikerichards6311 3 ай бұрын

👏🏻👍

@thalx 3 ай бұрын

Its a fid. The Wes Lee Fiddler.

@ernestoborrego5102 3 ай бұрын

Call it, the roll-o/bend-o!

@jonathanmcmahon9044 3 ай бұрын

Could call it the 'Delrin Drumstick'.... if its made of Delrin though :)

@DaneTrumpet 2 ай бұрын

ABS rod or Acetal (Delrin) ? Brilliant.

@ShaunJohnson-rp1wn 4 күн бұрын

"The Wes Lee dent stick", what material is it made out of ?

@carterruff3657 3 ай бұрын

Call it the fid-all.

@phooesnax 6 күн бұрын

Hey. We miss you. Are you ok ? Hoping just busy.

@ShainAndrews 3 ай бұрын

I consider that a rolling mandrel.

@vincentwesolowski459 29 күн бұрын

Wes, do you ever re lacquer any of your repairs?

@mattbalboa1349 2 ай бұрын

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?

@darrinswanson 3 ай бұрын

Your shop-made to looks like a big Sharpie marker... Call it The Great Un-Sharpie... It removes sharp creases

@wickedcabinboy 3 ай бұрын

@darrinswanson - I think of it as a custom made burnisher.

@robertjwilliams3532 3 ай бұрын

CALL IT A "BELL ROLLER"!!😄

@sp2032 3 ай бұрын

I assume you are saving for new knees?

@malachimurphy8681 3 ай бұрын

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.

@HBSuccess 3 ай бұрын

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 KZfaq. But seek one out they'll help you.

@malachimurphy8681 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, I do have a church I am getting baptized sunday