Leveling rolled tone holes

Here is a short how to video on leveling rolled tone holes on saxophones such as Conn, SML, Couesnon. Tools and tricks included.

[@benrobertson7855]

Hi,got recommended here from antique firearm locks,you are right on the button.kind regards from nz. P.S,for bigger springs try oil ,rather than water..less oxygen.

[@josephcapra8484]

This gives one an idea of just how delicate tone holes are.

[@apistosig4173]

I sooo wish more people had your skills - I have a gorgeous early 60s Weltklang tenor, matte silver, full pearls bought in Germany with butchered rolled toneholes :-((( Fabulous video - thanks

[@jackianmayer5910]

Ive repaired-leveled lots of (saxophones).Regarding rolled design: depending on how much is to be raised, I opt to "rebound" in somewhat similar fashion as you raise a dent. I like the final control of using the (welded ball on rod) as you demonstrate. For approximate initial work I use an alto; further down the tube with larger tenor sized; slotted vent clearing) dent tool threaded to rod. The( balls') long radii hit just right in two places Small barrels that pass by pips are useful too as alts to welded apparatus. Granted, careful rebounding across the hole is suggested. Once the hang of it is known goes real fast... Thus simultaneous raising across the hole for uniformity of a raise is accomplished. Thanks for your insights

[@Blijdenstein]

Very interesting, thanks for showing!

[@phooesnax]

Not a pro but have done Conn overhauls and find the rolled tone holes padded with reso pads very forgiving. Your method is very interesting to me.

[@saxcop]

Thanks for making this video

[@richardcasey7521]

Oops, I just found the other video that explains what you are doing and answered the first part of my question. I’ll read on...

[@Atelierwparis]

Very clever and nicely done.

[@SaxWorksDenmark]

Atelier W Thanks. It really is easier than it looks :-)

[@Atelierwparis]

Nothing you do looks easy, that's what's interesting :) Happy to see you're back on KZbin, always a pleasure to see your work.

[@SaxWorksDenmark]

Thanks a lot. practicing for 18 years helps I must admit. But still there is a very simple logic to leveling rolled tone holes so nothing to fear....

[@richardcasey7521]

That’s an interesting horn you are working on. It looks like the lower body had been cut, rotated and repositioned via a band around the body to place the RH key stack on a more modern angle. Has the horn been put back together? If so, how does it play?

[@davidsunderland8063]

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[@paulhardwick9942]

very good video

[@JumpingJittaBugs]

Hi There Anas(hope the spelling is correct) The half a dozen or so horns have done repairs on, always had the high spots running in line with the center line of the horn .That is at right angles to the ones you fixed in this video. What is your technique for that problem??? Great stuff man. regards John calamatta Australia