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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@larrysupersport3 ай бұрын
Wes is the "Bob Ross" of instrument repair
@BruceBoschek2 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.
@ydonl5 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.
@vincentwesolowski459Ай 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.
@josephpetito9718Ай бұрын
Thanks Wes--it seems no two instrument fixes are identical; every one presents another challenge.
@alfabsc3 ай бұрын
You always make it look easy. It's not easy. Great work.
@bottomup122 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. 🎺
@rogerhodges76562 ай бұрын
It is impressive and a pleasure to watch you move metal.
@michaelhayhoe25402 ай бұрын
The before and the after - so very impressive!
@williamrunyan40272 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-92fs3 ай бұрын
Glad I found your channel! Great vids and commentary. I love watching experts do whatever their specialty is!
@Rgj_j2 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.
@keithschwartz73183 ай бұрын
Nice job as always. Thanks for posting.
@ferrellsl2 ай бұрын
Amazing work!
@SteveKnowsTrumpet-ue6egАй бұрын
You do amazing work, sir. Thank you for sharing!!
@ernestoborrego51023 ай бұрын
That tool is ingenious!
@MikeT2 ай бұрын
Nice, Glad your new tool is working out
@grahammorgan96353 ай бұрын
Thanks Wes again , clever hands, one of the best tools you have.
@ms-mac5213 ай бұрын
👍👍👍 It takes a lot of understanding of the material to be able to work like this! Wonderful.
@frundlemudАй бұрын
A satisfying job is worth a lot. Nice work.
@markgeelen5207Ай бұрын
Very nice. I like to use burnish tape and thick oil and that works great to avoid marring 😊
@felixcaro75308 күн бұрын
Dear wes lee Its a great Job. I m learning from you. Thanks
@TheUncleRuckus3 ай бұрын
Super satisfying watching Wes "rub one out" for the camera. 😂 👍👍
@velhotucaJR3 ай бұрын
I watch your videos from Brazil, your work is wonderful, wonderful to see you bringing musical instruments to life, congratulations, success👏👏👏👏🎺
@bpduguard2 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.schwall61442 ай бұрын
I’d buy that tool for sure. Looks like a keeper!
@bethcrane57803 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.
@davidwood3513 ай бұрын
It’s great watching an artisan do their thing.
@jefffixesit603 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!😁
@Davidjb377213 ай бұрын
Thanks for your help
@thiggy124926 күн бұрын
Hey Wes, I am anxiously awaiting your next video!!😐
@philipallard80263 ай бұрын
A master at work. Looks easy but is impossible for the rest of us.
@CorvetteBill3642 ай бұрын
Oh Wes I love your work. I hope you choose to work on. My Horn. Thanks
@coisasdoze24603 ай бұрын
Muito bom, é show.
@ConnorHay2 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-hl9bw3 ай бұрын
You’re great a repairing musical instruments, I’m guessing you would also be great doing PDR with a little training.
@djasge38933 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
@richardhoffman97292 ай бұрын
Wes Lee's magic wand. Wave it over or under and dents disappear.
@charlesclark29173 ай бұрын
Doctors in Mississippi report first recorded case of "Trumpet Knee."
@selmer19713 ай бұрын
Gonna need you to make me one brother Wes!
@Sherman1fan3 ай бұрын
Call your new tool the Sliver Spike, the tool for Silver dents.
@EspressoBear593 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?
@disturbedmaynard38733 ай бұрын
The new tool looks like a Rim Rod
@capy23562 ай бұрын
I vote for Lee Master repair tool
@FATStereo23 күн бұрын
Star!
@DanielLopez-hd6do2 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....
@mikerichards63113 ай бұрын
👏🏻👍
@thalx3 ай бұрын
Its a fid. The Wes Lee Fiddler.
@ernestoborrego51023 ай бұрын
Call it, the roll-o/bend-o!
@jonathanmcmahon90443 ай бұрын
Could call it the 'Delrin Drumstick'.... if its made of Delrin though :)
@DaneTrumpet2 ай бұрын
ABS rod or Acetal (Delrin) ? Brilliant.
@ShaunJohnson-rp1wn4 күн бұрын
"The Wes Lee dent stick", what material is it made out of ?
@carterruff36573 ай бұрын
Call it the fid-all.
@phooesnax6 күн бұрын
Hey. We miss you. Are you ok ? Hoping just busy.
@ShainAndrews3 ай бұрын
I consider that a rolling mandrel.
@vincentwesolowski45929 күн бұрын
Wes, do you ever re lacquer any of your repairs?
@mattbalboa13492 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?
@darrinswanson3 ай бұрын
Your shop-made to looks like a big Sharpie marker... Call it The Great Un-Sharpie... It removes sharp creases
@wickedcabinboy3 ай бұрын
@darrinswanson - I think of it as a custom made burnisher.
@robertjwilliams35323 ай бұрын
CALL IT A "BELL ROLLER"!!😄
@sp20323 ай бұрын
I assume you are saving for new knees?
@malachimurphy86813 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.
@HBSuccess3 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.
@malachimurphy86813 ай бұрын
Thank you, I do have a church I am getting baptized sunday
@johnboutin87702 ай бұрын
Is this Lexan or another plastic?
@wickedcabinboy3 ай бұрын
With all those little dents one has to wonder if the owner is storing the horn in a gunny sack.
@tomlusty83763 ай бұрын
Like paintless dent repair on cars...
@David-hl9bw3 ай бұрын
I thought the same thing, reminds me of PDR.
@larrynixon59793 ай бұрын
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.