Sand Blasting | Brass Refinishing Experiment

After a "what would happen if..." moment I decided to experiment with sand blasting.
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[@mrdonut1533]

It would be cool if you did ur intro music based off of what instrument you were demonstrating or talking about in the video

[@joshuayue854]

Harry thanks for the useful info

[@eggowaffle6196]

When he hits a million we can be like we've been here sence 36k lol

[@SCWatches]

Love your enthusiasm and you saved me buying fine sand blasting grit.Excellent, thanks.

[@chrisconlon7970]

Absolutely love the explanation ... "I am a reckless person with a dangerous amount of enthusiasm, etc:- " That's the heading I come under and why I am watching this video :D

[@raimogeel9497]

You can also put tape on the sections that still needs to be shiny. Or can create your own logo with the tape before blasting. As you showed the second bell there were some silvery parts on it. Tape those parts and start blasting. Results can be amazing. Do this to horns(a crappy instrument), not to instruments unless you know what you are doing.

[@MrVito-tx8np]

Like when you do these videos. Please continue this series. By the way everyone reading this should like and subscribe. Also Trent I’m sorry I don’t have a patreon but going to buy merchandise from you. Keep making vids they’re great!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😃😎

[@ClogDancingFiddler]

Bit of an abrupt ending there Trent! Never mind, I'm looking forward to episode 2 where you will "varnish" the bell!

[@JonatasMonte]

"Do not try this at home, let me try it at mine instead"

[@MrStarbor]

it looks AWESOME

[@AlbertoMenezesMusic]

Great video! Is there a way to get this kind of look with sandpaper rather than sandblasting?

[@davidbostock6933]

Lots of information available on web for metal finishing and sand blasting. Sand for sand blasting is made from smashing larger rocks so it has sharp rough surface to scratch away material efficiently. Sand blasting sand is hazardous for lacerations. Walnut shell is another blasting material, there is also glass as hazardous blasting material. Play sand, like beach sand is worn and smooth from tumbling. There is a "brass darkening" liquid treatment I think interesting but I've not seen it on musical instruments except maybe flutina key to pallet rods which are dark, and might be bronze instead of brass.

[@beastgamer1159]

Does anyone know the name of the music at the end? I know I've played it before but I can't remember what it was called.

[@willemkossen]

Great how you increased the surface area for all sorts of corrosion to attach the metal on. I like experiments. I like your linguistic creativity with it. Great video as always, but maybe not the best idea to refinsh instruments ;)

[@wildDuces234]

It looks very much like a horn that w. Marsalis plays similar finish almost. I do wonder if it's going to change the way the horn resonates or what has to be done if you wanted to keep that look. Clear coat of some kind?

[@davidbailey5699]

What intermediate to professional euphonium would you recomend.

[@SipsNumberOneFan]

Can you make a video on trying to relaquer brass?

[@vince8849]

Can you please do a review of a cheap C Trumpet? I'm looking for one myself and would love your help!

[@matthewlockyer5571]

do you think wet and dry papper would work? a bit bodged but it dose the same sort of thing...

[@cliffreppart7906]

I appreciate the comment "a dangerous amount of enthusiasm"! I may steal that quote as I seem to be cut from the same cloth! HA!

[@snowycroquet2687]

Really attractive finish , never would I know how much it affects the vibration of sound off the bell though :)

[@lstockl5901]

Where did the second bell come from, what kind of trombone?

[@immortalmecha8770]

You should still give it a satin finish because it will eventually tarnish. Also, i like the new outro!

[@counterfeit6089]

Have you ever done a baroque trumpet video?

[@blanchae]

Best disclaimer ever.

[@jordanlavely6992]

What approximate psi were you blasting at? And what size grit? Just curious. I'm going to be trying to clean up some candles holders here soon.

[@MrStarbor]

glad u read my mind...

[@Mitioritos]

he has the best accent.

[@professorseverustobiassnap1566]

Hello. Trent. Can you recommend a good dependent. Bass trombone

[@TrentHamilton]

Unfortunately I haven't played enough to be able to recommend any.

[@professorseverustobiassnap1566]

Trent Hamilton Ok thanks.

[@mattildahubbardo]

Verry cool

[@qwws3379]

Make an over the shoulder bugle

[@kingofsludge7262]

Hello Trent! I recently stumbled upon a 1960s era Getzen trumpet (if you would like the details please message me)which I had been looking for for quite some time. I got it at a very good price but one thing was very wrong with it, that being the bell. It appears to have need dropped straight on the bell. The throat is still very close to being in the correct shape but the "crumple" is about 4 cm from the rim of the bell and I live much too far from a repair shop to let them repair it. I would really like it if you would consider making a tutorial on how to fix such a thing. Thank you for your time! -King

[@kingofsludge7262]

Edit: I meant to say been, not need(line 7). I apologize for my combination of autocorrecting software and dyslexia. Thank you

[@mexicant407]

Shet yeah men. I seen many repair men sandblast the inside just fine. Now i am into this skill teade & have to do it myself. The odd thing it no one shows it on KZbin. It's called stingy ppl.. nice job well done u did a 400$ job make sure you spray a satin finish on her

[@steakhousejohn5990]

Try adding some lacquer over that and u can make a horn look sicc

[@willsonhooks7406]

if it is possible could you make a video of you playing your entire instrument collection?

[@christianraduns9700]

He said he would if everyone could agree on a piece to play them all on.

[@brassaddict]

Carnival of Venise

[@loctite222ms]

Glass beads would be a better choice than sand. A tiny bit of knowledge would help before diving in. The "silver part of that brace is likely nickel or nickel-plate. Most of the solder can be removed by heating it until it melts and wiping it off with a rag or paper towel.

[@fantastic_fox8914]

Help!!!!!!!!! I'm learning French horn any pointers and how to properly clean a French horn

[@fantastic_fox8914]

Nestor Pelayo it's the schools not mine soooo

[@trumpetboi5596]

Pretty Pink Pandas just look up videos on French Horn cleaning and maintenance!

[@twistedtrails8128]

Glass bead blasting will give more of a satin finish.

[@jamesparlane9289]

Suggest you do the whole instrument then spray some clear satin over it. Give it a birthday.

[@JamesLewisSax]

So this video is considered... brass blasting

[@oaktadopbok665]

You'll get better results with glass beads - better finish and less aggressive.

[@darylynn621]

No edits here allowed, ? You need a lot of air to cut metals , Option next powdered brass or silver mixed with powdered flux and a good wide gas torch , work it small to large , use brass brush to apply. Care full near solder joints. Look at brass LPG gas ga

[@bobbyfeatherstone2834]

Why is there rust on a brass instrument? Try baking soda, it is gentile enough to remove lacquer but not metal. Cheers.

[@jonathanj.4800]

🤣

[@Xzyum00]

Am I allowed to comment on these videos as a patreon supporter before they are released? If that's a no then I'll delete this comment

[@TrentHamilton]

Yes, absolutely :)

[@Xzyum00]

Well then if I wanted to be 'that guy' I could easily be the first to type "first" in the comments section but I try to be a little more constructive.

[@Xzyum00]

Then I imagine whenever you see a first comment you see that person as really cool and you worship them?

[@brokenwrench1]

next time you do this use baking soda instead of sand. this is what the auto body shops use now in the US instead of sand

[@toaster581]

Remember the mellophones and weird g bugles, kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5upfIOLnchoock that's what it turned into.

[@ajschlem]

Why does your intro sound like the ending to the Star Spangled Banner? (US Anthem) It doesn't make sense since you live in New Zealand. Love the accent btw

[@TrentHamilton]

The intro is the last phrase to the song 'you are my sunshine'

[@ajschlem]

oh ok thanks

[@connnnnnnor2096]

DO NOT PUT IT IN A SANDBLASTING MACHINE! It will dent the shit out of it because a real machine tumbles the object around

[@fatlessauto3]

Do not try what your about to see at home. We're what you call experts.

[@offcenterprofilepicture6274]

im so bored i wound up here, this is mos3's fault.