Repairing a Chipped Tip

[@coltoncrawfordjazz]

I think I know the guy who sent this to you. We were on break during a big band rehearsal and the guy let the 2nd alto player give it a blow. He set it on his stand and when we started back playing he forgot about it and had a page turn and well that was the end that! I told the owner when it broke to send it to MojoBari! Great Job!

[@mojobari79]

Check with him. I do not think this was your friends.

[@accouswk]

Hey thanks so much for this great video. I thought my old mouth piece was toast and didn't even know it could be repaired. The JB Weld is amazing for so many things. My mouthpiece which was my fathers since he was a kid had been passed on to me since I was a kid and now I will probably pass it on to my son when he's old enough. So far this has been probably the MOST useful KZbin video I have ever watched now! Thanks

[@johnasti7429]

10+ years you did a Brilhardt Baritone sax mpc for a student who opened up his case and found his mpc looking like this vintage Meyer. You did magnificent restoration and when you called me to say it could use adjustment in the facing, I said go ahead and the mpc turned out better than the original.... Masterful work Keith..

[@wallacew8634]

I watched your video and tried the JB weld. It just pealed off. There was virtually no bonding at all with the glue. I did however use super glue and bicarbonate of soda. This stuck very very well and with the BiCarb, it was easy file and reshape the mouth piece. Now plays perfectly. Your video did however give the the inspiration to try a fix. Thanks

[@MojoBari]

Wallace W I only have had a problem when using JB Weld on metal mouthpieces. If your break area is very smooth and not clean that could be an issue. Try scuffing or scratching the area first. I have heard of people using hard rubber dust or burned wood dust with super glue.

[@wallacew8634]

@@MojoBari I did scuff it up but there was little bonding between the two products. JB weld does not wick that well. Super glue does. Super glue and Bicarb reacts together to form a very hard product. The reaction is very quick. Pity I cant post photos of the repair. I have used JB on many other repairs but trying to get something to bond /eat into the hard rubber/plastic to forma permanent bond is a challenge. If you haven't used superglue and Bicarb before, give it a go.

[@MojoBari]

I do not have a problem with JB Weld. I do believe you did. Maybe you got a bad batch. I have done hundreds of repairs with it and so have others.

[@joeg46Highlands]

I considered bicarb/superglue which I've used for structural repairs but settled on Bondic which stuck well and is easily shaped.

[@strxwbxrryp1140]

What other glue that can be used to fix the clarinet mouthpiece? I only cracked it a little, the chipped is still intact.

[@mezcleizzy4003]

Is it safe to use superglue on a clairinet?

[@epifaniaortiz554]

I was just wondering how much it would cost to fix a Yamaha 4c mouthpiece that chipped on the left top corner and about how long would it take

[@MojoBari]

Email [e-mail]

[@dennisdougherty7538]

I'll send you one - I have too many

[@shykat2218]

All the new saxes come with those. I am sure someone mailed you a freebie..

[@putriscool]

Lmao I have this exact problem Same mouthpiece, chipped in the same place

[@scottparrish5992]

Thanks for publishing these. Great information here.

[@dennisdougherty7538]

Great video : We see it is not a quick fix but possible. Is it strong enough of a 'hold' to fix a chipped tenon? The stress of use would be a bit different.

[@MojoBari]

Dennis Dougherty I do repair mouthpiece shanks with it. But I put a metal sleeve around the repair for insurance.

[@ayansaiyad6864]

So I broke my bari mouthpiece, but i still have the part that chipped off. Any suggestions on how to fix it? If not, How much would it be to repair it?

[@MojoBari]

Send me a photo of the damage and pieces. [e-mail]

[@silje0568]

Did you get an answer? I have the same problem as you

[@jstep4146]

Try adding a bit of graphite lock lube to the epoxy. It blackens the epoxy I use great and doesn't take much at all to do it.

[@alonfarji]

does this work with crystal mouthpieces as well?

[@MojoBari]

@@alonfarji see this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKC5mnVvotiCqcUsi=tOym1SzsQ_ZgkBPL

[@alonfarji]

@MojoBari thanks

[@strxwbxrryp1140]

Must we mix the two glue, together. Or we can choose.

[@MojoBari]

It must be mixed to set hard.

[@strxwbxrryp1140]

@@MojoBari Is there any other glue that can be used? My country does sell JB weld.

[@MojoBari]

I do not know.

[@tooties545]

I have Martin Two Star Tenor mouth piece I want to try this on. It has a much smaller chip, but a crack as well. I wonder if the crack can be filled in. Thanks.

[@MojoBari]

I do not think I have ever filled a crack. They generally are too tight to leak unless they split open when you jam a mouthpiece on a tight neck cork. If I had to fill one, I would create a "V" groove at the crack and fill it with epoxy.

[@tooties545]

MojoBari thanks

[@kaseyway2039]

What do you use to apply the epoxy onto the mouthpiece--the part of the video that is missing. This is very helpful!

[@mojobari79]

A narrow white plastic glue spreader. Nothing special. You can see them in my other videos. I have an old bag of them.

[@jalebjaba1487]

Good morning, I have a Morgan Excalibur, can this be fixed? I can send pictures. Thank you very much much.

[@AleciaWright]

This was very helpful, thank you for sharing.

[@MikanKope]

So you take orders? just found this, have a minor, doesn't affect playability, chip along the top of the tip of the mouthpiece, very small, might not be possible or really difficult, would love to have it fully covering the reed, its just a small little bit, hard to see from far.

[@MojoBari]

Email me at [e-mail]

[@BemusPointElementaryMusic]

So is this welding stuff toxic to put in your mouth? I’m just reading the container

[@mojobari79]

The components are mildly toxic for the repair person to handle. Once thoroughly mixed and cured, it is inert for the end user.

[@juannavarro1100]

can you make a mouth peice using this method ,and can you play with the metal reed

[@MojoBari]

Making a new mouthpiece with epoxy may be possible but there are many better ways to do. Molding copies using plastic resin is one of them. My metal Reed templates will not play. Experiments have been done using thin metal reeds in the past. They do not work well.

[@juannavarro1100]

okay thanks just some funny questions but i will try making a mouth piece

[@rk702]

Why not put a tiny bit of epoxy dye in the JB Weld to make it black. The smallest amount on a needle point would work perfect. Nice job!!

[@mojobari79]

rk702 I tried some kind of craft dye years ago and the JB Weld did not set up well. Maybe I’ll try the epoxy dye.

[@rk702]

@@mojobari79 They've been using a product called dispersion paste for years in the golf industry and it doesn't compromise the effectiveness of the epoxy at all. You've worked on my mouthpiece over the years, love your work.

[@rickpick9058]

Are you using JBWeld’s “original Cold-Weld formula steel reinforced epoxy”? I went to buy some Jb Weld, and they had many, many similar but different options! Thanks.

[@mojobari79]

Yes, original.

[@shykat2218]

How much is charged for fixing a chipped mouthpiece? A new one would be at least $100. if not higher. It took lots of tedious work to resuscitate the mouthpiece so I could see at least $50 - $80. for repair. Would it be a flat rate or would it be based on the value of the mouthpiece?

[@MojoBari]

Typically I charge a full reface rate of $95 + return shipping. If the chip is a huge piece missing I might charge $25 more to fill it in.

[@atonalatonal1185]

Great video and nice work!

[@janetteperez7765]

Where did you find the stuff that you put on the mouth piece. You know, the black and white stuff?

[@MojoBari]

JB Weld. I get it local hardware stores or Amazon.com

[@BabyBossVentures]

You can also get it on Amazon but I would recommend getting it from a professional store to make sure you get the right one

[@april8178]

Uhm.. small question.. how do you find out what size mouthpiece your using

[@keithbradbury4032]

Some are listed in a tip opening chart. But you need to measure with a tip opening gauge to tell for sure. See my other videos.

[@woodandwinds]

I have tried using this stuff for tooth gouges on my pieces and a deeply chipped shank but I'm finding it doesn't set hard enough. It's more like rubber than plastic. Is it a problem with my proportions?

[@MojoBari]

I would only use it for a tooth gouge if you plan on putting a tooth latch over it. I use a black powder acrylic with a liquid monomer for tooth gouge repairs. It is harder. Sold to make fake fingernails.

[@JBastio]

I have an old Berg rubber mouthpiece that needs a new tip like this video and a tooth bite indentation that needs repair. Is it possible for me to send you my mouthpiece for repairing. Do you offer this service via post? I don't trust myself to do it myself to be honest. Let me know. John

[@MojoBari]

+John Bast Yes. Email me at [e-mail]

[@holyroller081]

Where did you get the angled sanding sticks?

[@MojoBari]

I sell them on my web site.

[@pitifigola-luthierdearmonicas]

Hello , I wanted to make an inquiry , I have a link master tenor sax numero 4 , and 5 wanted change , few millimeters have to have the opening ? ones would have to iron single curve beginning? will have some video to show me. I am from Argentina . tools have the digital gauge . thx

[@saxophonetina]

Wow man! I’ve been wondering how to do that. That is the flat stone material you use in this video? Well done.

[@MojoBari]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/porLk6OLft6NfZI

[@MojoBari]

See my video on my work surface.

[@sunhokwon7440]

Do you know how to fix a chipped Selmer S-80 Star mouth piece and if yes, can I send it to you by mail?

[@MojoBari]

+sunho kwon Yes. Email me at [e-mail]

[@meljazz]

where did you get the sanding sticks??

[@mojobari79]

Mojomouthpiecework.com

[@mojobari79]

I make them.

[@stivelopez7129]

What kind of glue do you use?

[@MojoBari]

mauro almeida JB Weld

[@igsekhar2160]

How to repair mouthpiece upper teeth part

[@mojobari79]

Inapakurti Guna Saxophone See my other videos. Some are on bite area repairs and making a new bite plate.

[@igsekhar2160]

Sir on rubber mouthpiece

So i had a marching festival saturday and i chipped my alto mouthpiece sooooo

[@samuelmurillo5567]

Do you know if this exact method will work on a Selmer C-Star mouthpiece?

[@MojoBari]

+Samuel Murillo Yes.

[@venskus2009]

have you ever heard of someone using something like slate im place of sandpaper laid on glass? I feel like it would last much much longer and be even more stable.. but i know how people are about their traditions.

[@MojoBari]

+Kenton V. Some refacers use a precision ground Granite slab. I do not see the need and it is not portable.

[@shykat2218]

I know this might sound crazy but, if you are able to fix this chip on this mouthpiece I would assume that you could fix a chip in any mouthpiece providing that the chip did not take more than 50 % off. I suppose I am a bit baffled by some of the others asking about certain mouthpieces. Watching this makes me a bit sick. I have had students who have thrown mouthpieces away and if I had know that they could have been fixed I would have recommended that route. I suppose I could learn on a stock mouthpiece. I see that it is tedious I think the only part that I would need understand better would be the measuring portion. I do not know of anyone in my area that fixes chips and its seems like it could be something good to learn just in case.

[@laurenmkee]

i hardly know what any the tolls you are using but imma wing it and fix the trash mouthpiece my band director gave me

[@vladimirpevzner6037]

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