Sending Valves to Anderson Plating: Enharmonic Euphonium Restoration Project #7

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

Happy Holidays

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

I wish I could see the rest.

[@WillowsGarden]

Hi Art! One hard metal and one soft metal makes the valves to a workable state, at least that’s what I’m getting. Thanks for keeping us in the loop. Have a blessed night with your sweet family!

[@MusicMediccom]

Great video!

[@1726Meow]

Is there an update to this? Would love to see more!

[@antoniopauciulo7430]

Very interesting. I would like to ask you a question, concerning the valves of a Holton Collegiate. How to disassemble the guide shaft from the piston?

[@lwilton]

Art, before deciding on the copper thickness, check with them on their recommendation for the minimum thickness of nickel. A quick internet search shows that most people say they can plate 1/2 thou, but recommend at least 1 thou. Keep in mind that 1 thou of plating will be 2 thou of diameter.

[@TheBrassandWoodwindShop]

I was wondering about that and I probably should have checked on that first, but I figured that after I work with the valves and the casings, there should be enough space to work with. I am a little concerned about the valve that is about .003 tapered.

[@NeilABliss]

Watching with interest as I have an pre-war boosey with similar issues.

[@yolbervega5726]

Buenas alguien sabe como contactar a este hombre tengo un trombon que necesito arreglar

[@davemiller7633]

​@@yolbervega5726 The Brass and Woodwind Shop, Burnt Hills, NY. His phone number is there

[@Jared_De_Leon]

Great video. I was very confused the first time I sent parts to Anderson. Their business model is strange but they do great work.

[@robehickmann]

What is the advantage of copper and nickel layers, vs just nickel?

[@TheBrassandWoodwindShop]

Nickel is a hard metal that does not wear down as quickly. Copper is easier to work down which will make the valve cylindrical a lot faster.

[@robehickmann]

@@TheBrassandWoodwindShop and the nickel layer provides adiquate wear protection dispite being very thin. that's good to know, thank you.

[@24acresofparadise]

What did it cost to get those valves plated?