The Bugle- a Restoration project- band instrument repair- Wes lee music

In this episode, the restoration of a bugle with sentimental value.
Topics discussed:
Thermoplastic jig making
Extreme frozen slide removal
Cable pulling dents
Dent ball driving
Among others
Special THANKS to JB’s Music from League City, Tx.
Appreciate you !
Some Tools used:
Ferree’s Mini Z
Ferree’s Z60 dent machine
Smith Little Torch

[@Quadstriker]

“He’s playing some good taps on that bugle” said my wife when Wes went to work with the small hammer.

[@wesleemusicrepair9820]

Hahaha Thanks! I like her jokes!

[@tubamirum007]

Ha-ha!

[@solder955]

I’ll add this to my list of bugle jokes. (It’s the only one on the list)

[@DavidSmith-zr3nd]

Three spit polished soldiers played over my dad 7 years ago last month. Thanks for caring.

[@madscout1969]

Hello there I love watching your videos when I can’t sleep at night. I am a 17 years in the Army and I want to thank you for helping this old girl and given her some new life I to loved to heard the horn in the morning and at the end of day again thanks

[@kylekinsey2624]

It's only 8 months later and you're sitting at 50 times the subscribers. That's insane growth. Keep up the good work

[@kf5435]

I was always proud to wear my bugler patch as a scout but i had to lug my band trumpet in it's case on each hike and trip. As an adult scoutmaster I found an old us regulation bugle. With none of the boys wanting to take up bugling I blasted those kids out of bed every morning, did morning and evening flag ceremonies, and played at veterans events. Time for my own worse shape bugle to begin the restoration by my own hand. Thanks Wes.

[@wickedcabinboy]

Taps... always inspires tears when I hear it.

[@kristimiller-lee2338]

What a great story! You are always a grand storyteller in your songs, in life. Another magical transformation.

[@wesleemusicrepair9820]

Thank you!

[@duenge]

80.4K today....I admire your work and dedication to detail...

[@willy_wombat]

Real workmanscraft. Splendid with great story.❤

[@lotsabirds]

What a beautiful tribute! Who would think that a crumbled piece of brass could mean so much to someone! No longer crumbled and dented, and seeing that it has been cared for and restored, is loved and given a place of honor, should make us all proud to be Americans! Happy Independence Day!

[@wesleemusicrepair9820]

Thank you! Appreciate you watching

[@richardkelso9478]

I am a bugler and retired Master Sergeant, US Army. Great job, Wes and thanks to Tony for his and his family’s service.

[@persydiangelo8461]

As an Eagle Scout myself, and a friend to many military members (though not one myself), I appreciate this video and tribute the the service men and women of our country. The bugle represents a lot to many of us, so thank you Wes for the restoration, and thank you for sharing the story.

[@donaldwalker5478]

Loved the bugle, In the 70's I rarely heard one while in service but I had participated in Revile as well as retreat at the end of the day but only recorded. I remember hearing taps for the first time several years after service but had played it several times on my baritone bugle. in high school with the bugle corps. I am glad you were able to rescue this instrument. I have a very soft spot in my heart for the honors, this bugle undoubtedly performed for at least 50 or more years

[@Rev.nighthawk..pjred1984]

Awesome tribute which I had cash to have you restore great grand dads CSA bugle even after the war he played it at funerals of both confederate and union

[@kupokitty]

Someone started cutting onions during that story. Fantastic job on the restoration!

[@marcisaacs9407]

Let’s me know there is hope for my dads dinged up old bugle. God bless you

[@ridingmanone]

Your pride in craftsmanship is inspiring! Thank you.

[@jimmyj9838]

and now 40k!! great job Wes!!

[@murraykriner9425]

Thanks for remembering the Vet's and commemorating this fella's family who served their nation.

[@tomsavage6911]

I appreciate your videos. Your humility and meekness are such a wonderful quality rarely seen on KZbin. Thank you for sharing your talent with us!!

[@sierrawhiskey5144]

Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@garetkonigsfeld2]

That was something special. Thanks to all that served.

[@hornlover]

Good working 👍

[@ezekielstrumpetcreations]

So glad to find your channel. I am a younger tech, and I am learning a lot. Thank you!

[@wesleemusicrepair9820]

Welcome! Thanks for following along. Reach out anytime.

[@andrewrussellmalcolm]

Stunning restoration, and a a moving account of the instrument's history. Thank you !

[@dougberrett8094]

It certainly makes it more interesting when an instrument has meaning behind it. I am looking at an old bugle that I have. That particular horn is just one I picked up at a garage sale. However it reminds me of years ago when I used an old trumpet to fill in for a bugle. Every year, in Salt Lake City, there is a huge parade on the 24th of July. It is to commemorate the pioneers entering the valley of the Great Salt Lake in 1847. One year I had the honor of leading that parade as a member of the Mormon Battalion Drum and Bugle Corp. The Mormon Battalion holds the distinction of performing the longest march in US military history. The were enlisted in Nauvoo Illinois to fight in the Mexican American War. They marched from Nauvoo to San Diego, California, about 2000 miles. They left Nauvoo and headed for the war zone. Fortunately by the time they got to the war zone, the war was over. So they continued West, eventually reaching San Diego. I have ancestors who had relatives in that Battalion. So I was an honor to lead the parade, even though I used a trumpet as a bugle. Thanks for posting this video.

[@bruhsoundeffect8455]

My how ever many great grandfather fought in the Mexican American war don’t know much about his time there but just interesting to know someone in my family was there

[@wesleemusicrepair9820]

Great story! Thanks for sharing!

[@general5104]

THANKS FOR THE RESTORATION and for the amazing TJ story. As an old craftsman to another, if you'll get a STAINLESS-STEEL ball bearing, that is the size of the inside of your tubing, and put a form on the outside of the tubing, you can put smaller ball bearings in behind the SIZING ball bearing and squeeze or tap them thru till they roll smooth. The smaller balls apply constant force to the main ball. Use a good grade of oil during the procedure. It makes little difference how far it goes, as long as you don't have a pocket, like a valve, for the ball to get hung in. I hope this helps. Bill, from Tn. 🇺🇸

[@maxjammer47]

So glad that I stumbled onto this video. After listening to Wes for a couple minutes, I jumped on board and clicked the Subscribed button. Ya, I c-l-i-c-k-e-d it ... I like watching stuff like this on my laptop ... not on some stupid little device called a "phone" ... But don't get me wrong. I do believe that the "phone" will secure a place for itself in the daily lives of (the rather minuscule percentage of) human-beings who spend a few minutes each day practicing the fine art of oral communication. Wes, I'll give you a call in a few minutes! :-)

[@d.g2676]

That was a simply beautiful video. Thank you.

[@wesleemusicrepair9820]

Thank you for watching

[@andrewkast4087]

Great work and a great story!

[@tim_bbq1008]

Wow, if that was mine, my first question would be 'Is that the same horn?' You did such a remarkable repair!

[@alphabeets]

Beautiful video and story, Mr. Lee.

[@richardsidler]

That’s a really nice thing you’ve done there. Thank you!

[@denkn]

I have heard the bugle far too many times, and it is yet the most poignant and beautiful sound...

[@ckane510]

Beautiful job!

[@yanhasmut4005]

Dude. That was beautiful.

[@markavalos777]

A bugle used to sound me reveille then taps. Semper Fi

[@erniearruda8861]

Awesome job on the bugle restoration 👍🏻

[@wesleemusicrepair9820]

Thank ya sir!

[@brianpite0893]

Beautiful tribute

[@wesleemusicrepair9820]

Thank you for watching

[@luvkountry]

Great video and I must say what a commendable job you did on that bugle. I have similar issues with my dads ww2 bugle and that is why I have viewed your video with great interest. I believe that dad's bugle is shorter that the one you have repaired there. Nice job and interesting history of that particular instrument. Thanks for sharing your expertise..

[@MusicMediccom]

Great video thank you for sharing!

[@wesleemusicrepair9820]

Thank you for watching and following along!

[@whale9114]

cant wait till you get to 100k

[@johnkowalchuk1028]

I have set up a length of plumbing snake, which is what I think you have there with a motorcycle brake cable with the lead nub on the end. Thread the cable through the dent ball and then through the cable so you can push the dent ball with the snake and retrieve it with the cable.

[@wesleemusicrepair9820]

Awesome tip! Thanks. I’m going to make that

[@johnkowalchuk1028]

@@wesleemusicrepair9820 I'd send a photo but can't seem to do that here.

[@wesleemusicrepair9820]

@@johnkowalchuk1028 you can send to my email: [e-mail]

[@thomaselbro9118]

@@wesleemusicrepair9820 thank you for all Your videos. I am learning a lot. Can you please show us the picture from John Kowalchuk? Thanks.

[@ulfhunden]

Very nice. I have a Rexcraft regulation bugle that I restored that was in almost as bad a shape as that one. I soaked it in cleaning vinegar for a while to loosen-up the corrosion and the solder. You have to be careful not to overdo that though.

[@mikerichards6311]

Thanks

[@hatbpto5180]

As I'm watching this you are up to over 49 thousand subscribers! Great videos Wes. I subscribed just yesterday.

[@RESTORATIONOFSCRAPMETAL]

Beautiful job buddy, I like it👍

[@wesleemusicrepair9820]

Thank you very much.

[@schummiehugo]

THE BEST !!!

[@robertjwilliams3532]

Back in the day I played from my high school days through my time in the navy and for some years after that for many military funerals. Some were in temps of 100 degrees and others in snow and ice with temps well below freezing, I wish I had never stopped. My youngest son has played from high school through his time in the navy and until recently ( job does not allow time right now) as he eases in to his fifties. We have both felt total outrage that the military some years ago decided it was too expensive to provide full military (with taps) services for our veterans. My son has gone so far as to have discussed this with our and other members of congress who all said "we feel as you do and we are going to do something about it" (many of them X military.) Well nothing has been done to date. Bye the way, if you want military "Taps" for a loved one, it will be played by a recording inserted in a horn....

[@Cabeprestwood]

Great video Wes! Congrats on 1k subs!!

[@wesleemusicrepair9820]

Thanks ! Very humbling. I can’t wait to see your new venture!

[@chadsafterlife5480]

Cool man

[@Ramiz2157]

Parabéns você desenvolve um trabalho excelente, inspira muitas pessoas ao redor do mundo, graças a internete mais pessoas podem ser influenciada por seu trabalho de altíssimo nível 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@russellwhite6795]

thankyou Wes. you earnt my sub on the first video I watched....

[@fasteddie4145]

what an awesome privilege and responsibility....

[@davidmckean955]

it's really crazy that you're at 111k subs now.

[@richardhole8429]

I sure miss your videos.

[@bruhsoundeffect8455]

Definitely a different 4th this year after a few months ago learned of my grandpa’s cousin zeke who fought in ww2 sadly died in Belgium fighting to destroy a dictatorship so people could be free again

[@wesleemusicrepair9820]

Yes, those are some amazing stories aren’t they? Thank you for sharing your family’s experience

[@paulkolodner2445]

The coefficient of thermal expansion of nickel silver is about 20% lower than that of brass. If a nickel-silver slide is stuck inside a brass tube, heat will loosen them up.

[@myobs]

Great video but I really wanted to see the reaction of its owner on seeing the restoration :( It must have been a special moment.

[@bruces2665]

Difference metal hardness minimizes galling

[@mikerichards6311]

👏🏻👍

[@kurtfranz233]

here in Mexico we have an instrument that is almost identical, its name is "clarín" and it is used by the armed forces of the artillery and by the armed naval forces, a more than magical sound for me

[@user-or8ij9uy3k]

パーフェクト　素晴らしい

[@roberthendersonjr.595]

Thermal shock for the win. lol

[@RyanReskyTrumpeter]

What do you use for your chem flush?

[@keynardquinopa247]

You have a nice repairing shop, good job 👍What is the name on this bugle sir???

[@amsmithonline]

Thanks so much for sharing the restoration and story behind this noble bugle. Is there a way that I can contribute to the cost of restoring it?

[@wesleemusicrepair9820]

Thank you very much for watching and following along. Here is my PayPal info if you would like to contribute: www.paypal.me/WesLeeMusic

[@amsmithonline]

@@wesleemusicrepair9820 Thanks, Wes! Look for my contribution shortly.

[@curtcoker6359]

Just wondering if anyone makes a tube straightener with a series of balls pushed by grease? I’ve seen them for larger pipes of many different materials. Just wondering

[@mikerichards6311]

😪😇💖👍🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@brianboucher7864]

Wes I'm 71 year's and started repairing brass instruments for my son some are very old and have been left to the elements so I have red rust or red rot how can I repair it thanks for your you tube program's

[@johnwilliams1091]

Now 56.2k subscribers

[@lyndonelicano1805]

What store or shope can I buy bugle? Like Yama Ang Fernando??

[@humbertbasaiawmoit8201]

Talkative so much

[@bogdanprimachenco8365]

Wait new Sousa or Tuba Repair!!

[@wesleemusicrepair9820]

Will be getting back to those shortly

[@cryptoscalpers9603]

don't make the mistake of talking too much.....you will lose your members super fast.