Restoring a Marching Baritone- Plating, Soldering Tips, DENT CAM!!- band instrument repair

In this episode, focusing on restoring and rebuilding a marching baritone. Plating, soldering, mounting without stress, and debut of subscriber request “The Dent Cam!”
Tools used:
F11- Canvas Hammer
P11- Dent Roller
N19- Soldering Clamp
Z60-22 Dent Rod
N80- Dent Balls
www.Ferreestoolsinc.com
Thanks for watching.
www.WesLeeMusic.com

[@kristimiller-lee2338]

When we picked up that trashed horn from the school, I knew you could handle it. Amazing work and I know the director will be delighted.

[@wesleemusicrepair9820]

Why thank ya!

[@victorsuxopenaranda2643]

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[@brockseeman7808]

I think the dent cam was a success, pretty neat!

[@BruceBoschek]

That turned out so well. The "Dentcam" didn't disappoint! I really appreciate the efforts you make to share you experience and expertise with us! Thanks.

[@michaelraymond952]

You do great work but above all you have such a beautiful personality and sense of humor. Thanks for sharing your shop with us.

[@wadehampton1534]

Baritone/Euphonium player here, and I love these baritone repair videos that you make, Wes. I've seen some seriously beat up school instruments during Junior High and High School. I actually got to play a double bell euphonium for a while too. The smaller horn sounds like a trombone, albeit without any slide effects. It was a very heavy instrument, and I certainly would not have wanted to play it in the marching band! The valves were all frozen and the horn stank, so band director tasked me with it cleaning up and try to get it functioning properly again. I pulled out all the slides, and I gave it a bath in warm soapy water, and a clean water rinse. I was able to pull the valves out at this point, so swabbed out everything that I could, and lubed her up. Much to our surprise, the horn functioned perfectly, and I used it on and off for the next two years.

[@thomasewing2656]

If I could start over in the work force, I'd love to learn band instrument manufacture and repair! The care, talent, and precision required not only in metalwork but the mechanics of music amaze me. One small dent can seriously affect the tone quality. To create a 'column of sound' and have it emerge flawless is boggling. Great work!

[@steveparker8723]

Not a instrument repair guy but really enjoy seeing how you do the repairs and the tools you use. If it has to do with metal and repair I like seeing it. All the best.

[@peternotarfrancesco2614]

Dear Wes Lee the dent camera worked out great. My horns: compensating euphonium& a G bari bugle never had to land in a shop…. Never say never after much parades and shows my G bari bugle decided it did not want to stay on the flat bed truck. Twisted bell and a crushed 2nd valve knuckle later I crawled into my local body shot and they assured me that it would be ready for next weekend’s parade. Sure as hell was. The Corps Secretary thought I must have 2 horns , she had seen the damage and was amazed at what a skilled craftsman can do. Who’s oxygen concentrator(company not grandma’s)are you using for your torch ? I caught a glimpse of it. Keep on trucking.😳👻💪🏼💂🏻‍♀️👨‍🔧👨‍⚕️

[@kthwkr]

I loved the dent cam. It worked just fine.

[@owen.mcgarvey1650]

As my profile picture shows, I'm a former marching baritone player And i want to one day purchase one. So from a baritone, trombone and tuba player, i really appreciated this video. Have a good one!

[@suedunbar4287]

Retired band director here…love your content and comments as you go. We band directors have all seen the good, the bad, and the ugly! Thank you so much and hope you stay busy!

[@JosephArata]

As someone who used to play French Horn and Trumpet in grade school, I appreciate the work you do.

[@JMassengill]

I’m a former grade school Trumpet/baritone player. Just found your channel this morning. Beautiful work

[@finoman100]

The more I see your videos, the more I want to do more restoration work and start playing again.

[@kenthomas1109]

I simply love watching passionate craftsmen doing what they do best. Such passion and joy! I love your channel and energy!

[@dellanno31]

Sir, you talk about the technology but the results are from your skills as a craftsman. Hats off to you....

[@camerongordon1749]

I have just found my new favorite channel! Great work sir! Thank you on behalf of all band directors! its repair techs like you that keep the band world running! Greetings from Destin Fl!

[@kellysrestorations.7397]

Thanks for making and posting these repair videos. Having a history in auto restoration, sheet metal repair and fabrication, I have a deep appreciation for the skillset it takes. And patience. Nice work!!!

[@thomasewing2656]

I'd love to build those magnetic 'de-denters'! Genius!

YOUR hands are made from GOLD, magnificent work

[@emmlopez]

Can’t believe I just came across your channel. Amazing work sir. Working on that baritone, reminded me of my drum corps year. Thanks for the nostalgia.

[@wilsonrawlin8547]

Wes you are infinitely better than the tools you use. Priceless knowledge and techniques.

[@homerohomero5563]

Don't know why, but the dent camera is strangely satisfying...!!

[@robertrobb3159]

Thanks Wes. I currently have a trumpet that is being repaired. It is a King Trumpet that I think was manufactured in the 1920’s. It is a B-flat, C trumpet. It has a value that can be turned to switch it from one to the other. We picked it up in a storage locker that my wife purchased. It has some parts missing and I hope can be found because I couldn’t find them in my searching. You do great work.

[@jasonsummit1885]

It'd be cool to see the reaction of the customer. Absolute musicians magician.👍

[@bgeesa]

My Second view of one of your videos, there will be more. Fascinating visualization of the process of dent removal and soldering.

[@vacilon19601]

Very friendly repairman. Thank you for these explanations. it's a pleasure to see that there are many different ways to approach a repair. kind regards from my workshop in Switzerland.

[@Astyanaz]

I can see how this could encourage many kids to take up this as a career choice. It's interesting how the impossible can seem simple if you have the correct tools.

[@BTom16]

Wow. There is magic in your hands.

[@228drakeman]

Could be one of THE most impressive rigs I've ever seen!!

[@matthewharrelson6076]

Turned out better than expected.

[@Eupher6]

I've been playing low brass instruments for 50+ years and never had much of an interest in how these horns are fixed until watching you work. Thank you for the education! (Now, some of these kids need to be taken out back of the shed -- the level of abuse these horns have taken is simply unacceptable.) For any kids reading this post -- GET OFF MY LAWN!! lol

[@jeanabnerguerrier]

That was an intense process with even more amazing results.

[@generenshaw1412]

You are a master at your craft.

[@Your_Friendlydrummer]

I really love your content it's real satisfying to see how instruments get repaired

[@tperki2322]

Excellent work! I don't know anything about horns and horn repair and just happened on your channel. I can always appreciate the expertise of a true craftsman. Fun video. Thanks.

[@baeruuttehei1393]

Dentcam doing fine! Thank you mr Lee!

[@williammchale5356]

I'm a new watcher. I've been down with covid, cramming KZbin and found your video. Very interesting to watch.

[@davidtyndall8880]

1:17, I love a man with a "sense of humor".

[@capitolabill1921]

Dent Cam is a winner.

[@RaylaRayV]

Dent cam is definitely a brilliant addition, it's got a lot of potential!

[@kbmusic4719]

Just discovered your channel.Great! I am repairing saxophones and clarinets myself since 13 years now. Please keep on going, and thanks a lot for all the hints, tips, and your very great experience!I looked at 2 or 3 video's now, and I am really learning things.Also nice to see someone else doing all the things...learning a lot!I will keep on following your channel, and really thanks again: those kind of channels are really a great help.Best regards from Brussels!To me this is pure gold!

[@matthewharlowehrscyclespor668]

I truly enjoy your talented work. I restore Classic and Vintage motorcycles. Many of the projects are recommisioning units that have been sitting in less than desirable environments. We get just as much enjoyment making a project serviceable. Recommisioning a project is anywhere from 50-100 hours. A full restoration can be well over 500 hours. We delight in projects that can be used and enjoyed with less investment. I admire you for making music possible and affordable for school music programs.

[@vladimirlopez7840]

The dent cam view was great.

[@76mestizo]

That dent cam was satisfying

[@Nature31]

I teach drums and percussion @ 5 comunity bands in my country. I guess every one of those band has some instruments laying around with dents, loose joints etc. To see how you bring life back into instruments we would scrap and replace is awsome!

[@rodcal69]

Thank you for sharing your work on you tube. Useful tips and tricks. Kind regards from Amsterdam, The Netherlands

[@grantkoeller8911]

a true master of his craft!

[@BruceRichardsonMusic]

Hey, man. Came across your channel, and have enjoyed watching you take the trashed horns back to functionality. I'm assuming most of these are school horns judging by the degree of abuse they've taken. I appreciate your pragmatic approach.

[@BreaJiuJitsu]

I always watch your videos and go, "hey, I think I could do this stuff" *tap tap, bang band, solder here, solder there* ......and then I remember I cant even remove stuck screws and bolts when doing simple house repairs.

[@Joiblim]

Excellent job. Thanks for your videos.

[@Chaomhainn]

Wes, what great work and service you provide. Not many people have the skills what you do in this presentation for band instruments that need loving care and repair . Cheers 02/05/2022

[@horvathattila377]

Amazing repair, as always. Real master work, and really great to see your own tools in working progress. I have learnt a lot from you, and I try to apply them in my car repair method to remove dents on cars. Love your work and working style, give me motivation and creativity!!!! Attila from the Netherlands.

[@CorpusChristidj]

loved the dent cam!!!!

[@smickster]

Loved the dent cam! Keep up the excellent work!

[@dougberrett8094]

Another very good video. You do a good job. Thanks for sharing!

[@jamesrobinson2433]

Love your work. I have an old Aalto sax that is in pieces that you've inspired me to repair. It's not too damaged but will come out great in the end.

[@upstrucker1964]

Man, you are cold!!! I wish I would have knew you when I was in school!! Guy sat on my Trumpet I didn't know what to do! Had to use the school horn?

[@sharonshields1482]

Thank you for sharing your work.

[@markparent3323]

The dent cam was a great idea!!

[@ydonl]

I'm new to this sort of repair work, but I can't help but wonder if that instrument had been disrespected in some small way! Very nice work. The dent cleanup was very interesting and surprisingly effective, especially that the magnets were strong enough to manage that...eh... inaccessible damage. Nice!

[@tomnick5787]

Nice work!

[@dartsport73]

Love the videos man! Always glad to see the notification that you uploaded something

[@andsow]

Awesone job! This is very cool to see as I played baritone in concert band and marching band. Ive never seen this process so its kinda sick!

[@custardavenger]

Dent cam showing the real magic happen. 😁

[@MrGilliardMusicToo]

This was a great video. I'm still working on my soldering work, but probably need more than just a regular generic 'small' torch. I think I'm going to follow your lead on sourcing my own materials for an MDRS system.

[@travisjicorcoran5870]

Dent Cam was amazing!

[@dougjordan1544]

Many thanks Wes for your videos, they are really good and informative. You truly are a master!!

[@DekesDiveClub]

I had to lug/play one of those during my high school marching band days. Holding that thing parallel to the ground, in the summer heat & humidity, while wearing a wool & polyester uniform for several hours on hot asphalt was *not* easy.

[@general5104]

Pretty work, Wes! And MERRY CHRISTmas.

[@QueenDaenerysTargaryen]

Very Beautiful 😍👍

[@MsMuppet1985]

Watching these brings back so many marching band memories of instrument disasters! I wonder if you could have repaired the flute head joint fully flattened by a 🐴? My poor friend :).

[@edsherrod5216]

Great video. I think I missed my calling not being a band instrument repair person. The work is hard but it looks very rewarding. This reminds me - I need to take my bass trombone in for a cleaning :)

[@LawrenceBrennan]

Dent Cam is great!

[@armoryindustrial7884]

Great content. Amazing results.

[@ForestSchweitzer022097]

I love you content, man. Keep it coming!

[@HevyDuty2ok]

It would be good if you could talk about the process of plating and if it could be done in my garage sometime in the future

[@grahammorgan9635]

Wes, another great video, am I right in thinking your magnetic dent machine has a ball or some such on the inside to remove the dents, outstanding work.

[@walteralter9061]

Love watching you work, Wes. I repair and rehead African hand drums in my area and love breathing life back into a basket case drum on its way to the burn pile. Many years ago a local music store gave me a flute from their trash bin that had been run over by a car. 1/3 of it was wheel-pressed into the 2nd dimension. Took some time to ease the metal back into shape but I got it playable and noodled on it for a while then sold it. Love watching that magnet at work. Is that your idea or has it been part of brass repair going back a while?

[@saxofof]

Dent cam is so satisfying 😀

[@johnhoward3481]

That is really great restoration work! And, that you always list what they are and where the tools can be found is very helpful. But, I did notice that when you were knocking out those stuck slides, your hammer was striking solidly against an unknown object in your left hand, obviously it protected the brass from damage. I didn't see it lying on the bench at any time. So, what did you make to assist in that step? I've seen several of your videos, and they are just awesome!! Thanks for doing what you do.

[@grahamhall2662]

Fabulous. I just need the owner to come and give me a tune, would complete the vid. Great stuff, thank you.

[@galvestoncommunityband1294]

This is SOOOO cool!!!! I wish I could be an apprentice!

[@crism515]

Hey Wes, you should do a quick video on how you clean and polish the grease/nasty stuff off of the tuning slides so efficiently

[@kristimiller-lee2338]

I can tell you that a small ultrasonic machine is used in the field and in the shop for pistons, caps, and slides. The bodies get a cold chemical soak at the shop. On site, I take care of the nasty parts while he takes care of dents. We will keep video in mind because some of those slides actually expel chunks in the ultrasonic machine. Gross but satisfying.

[@crism515]

@@kristimiller-lee2338 Awesome thanks!

[@VideoNash]

Thank you for sharing your work with us. Very nice and methodical.

[@aaronhastie830]

With some better stabilization I think the dent cam could be really really good! It's hard to get an angle where you can see the dents coming out but you did a good job in this video, I could see it easily in several cases.

[@graemewiltshire312]

Sir, you’re a genius, it’s a pleasure to watch you work. How the hell do these instruments get damaged so badly ?

[@whatsaeuphonium9077]

It is marching.

[@MarkLeonTanner]

Nice work

[@erniearruda8861]

Looks good 👍🏻👍🏻

[@wesleemusicrepair9820]

Thanks man, hope you are staying busy!

[@erniearruda8861]

@@wesleemusicrepair9820 yes I am. As much as possible,As of September school starting sports and band . Hopefully some more schools will bring in those horns that was sitting for couple years to get them ready for the kids.🤞🏼

[@wesleemusicrepair9820]

@@erniearruda8861 good to hear!

[@noltemanns]

Realy nice Concept :)

[@linocabral8158]

Your one great genius fixing instruments like that I got a full tuba tha needs some work minor little dents need information where to send it to

[@MrLeoBL]

that's some real nice work! I'm a welder/machinist by trade and do mechanics on vintage scooters and motorcycles as a hobby so I can get a feel of the true love you put in these instruments. I'm wondering though if there's a point where you're like "now this is way too far gone to salvage"?

[@ti-lorentravel4600]

Parabéns pelo trabalho amigo o instrumento ficou bom. Inscrito do Brasil 👍

[@arielsaucedo2959]

Excelente su trabajo. Una pregunta se puede conseguir el segundo pistón de un barítono ?

[@jagilo9677]

Amazing!

[@gdietz2]

Thank you for the comments. That helps me enjoy and understand what’s going on.

[@MrLee-ue7iu]

It worked great, Thanks.

[@chrisliddiard725]

@9:30 That Dent Cam worked great. It showed up just fine, however we could have done with a wider shot showing how the dent cam was set up in relation to the work. Was it fixed to your person? Really enjoying this series, so satisfying.

[@alessandroaraujo9286]

Smashing like!!! 👍👍

[@Sarjex27]

I'd love to see one of the brass instruments taken to a high high polish.

[@levibish2333]

The debute of the dent cam! Nice. Do You like the shop Smith? They get mixed reviews. Interesting place for a mailbox.

[@wesleemusicrepair9820]

I’ve had my shop Smith for about 25 years. Love it. The mailbox is my pad oven. Ha

[@lotsabirds]

GREAT Job!!!

[@wesleemusicrepair9820]

Thanks!

[@lotsabirds]

@@wesleemusicrepair9820 absolutely!! I'm amazed!