In my experience pits occur on lacquered areas. Pinholes trap corrosive
chemicals (sweat), and a pit ensues. If a lacquered area develops pits, get the
lacquer stripped. I have heard that Lemon Pledge protects unlacquered brass.
The best preventive action is wiping the horn after use.
Herb Foster
I have a quick question. I was wanting to clean out the bottom bearing plates
on my Schmid, but the bottom screw rings on the valves appear to be stuck.
Does anyone know the best way to get them un-stuck so I can clean out the
bottom bearing plates?
-William
They are usually soldered in place. You must remove the rotor.
I have a quick question. I was wanting to clean out the bottom bearing plates
on my Schmid, but the bottom screw rings on the valves appear to be stuck.
Does anyone know the best way to get them un-stuck so I can clean out the
Well I can see screw threads near them and no solder anywhere.
-William
In a message dated 12/21/2003 10:14:20 AM Pacific Standard Time,
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They are usually soldered in place. You must remove the rotor.
I have a quick question. I was wanting to clean out the bottom
I knew it :)
I actually sprayed some WD40 in there an hour ago and I can't get them out by
hand. Do they make strap wrenches or anything small enough to use? I
definately don't want to start using pliars.
-William
In a message dated 12/21/2003 10:22:13 AM Pacific Standard Time,
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William,
No ,do not resort to wrenches or pliers.
You could use a thin leather belt- about 1/2 wide.
Wrap the belt around the ring, pull it tightly around the ring with your
fingers, and holding it in that position try to unscrew the ring.
Use light pressure and do not force it , but this gives
The pliars were in jest only :P
I found a nice sized belt but it's really hard to get a grip on things in
there.
-William
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William,
This is very true, but you only need to move it a few thousands of an inch
with the belt to get it
started. Then it should come off by hand.
Paul
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I'm finding it difficult to get it to move that first few thousandths of an
inch. I'm going to spray a little more WD40 in there, let it sit, but if it
doesn't budge after that I wonder if some guy didn't put loc-tite or something in
there
-William
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At 1:38 PM -0500 12/21/03, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I'm finding it difficult to get it to move that first few thousandths of an
inch. I'm going to spray a little more WD40 in there, let it sit, but if it
doesn't budge after that I wonder if some guy didn't put loc-tite or
something in
there
Well the reason why I want to clean out everything is because I can look with
a flashlight and tell that there is some dirt that I want to get rid of, and
well the little ultrasonic cleaner I have isn't big enough to support the
entire horn :P Also, I do wish to be thorough since soap and water
On second thoughts I can see why they from a mechanical view should be stuck
there. I am taking into account that a valve that drifts downward isn't a good
thing :P
Oh well, thanks for the advice. At least I can clean out the rest.
-William
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Exaggerated. A thousandth of an inch is just 0,025 mms. Admit, it is a
bit more.
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Yes, it is much better this way than to ruin the wholething. The best
way is, not to get it become dirty there inside.
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Wash the area well with a heavy application of gentle
liquid dish detergent; rinse and dry. Then apply a
non-abrasive car paste wax (ask your car products
dealer for non-abrasive). Let dry and polish with a
soft cloth. The paste wax will also cover over minor
scratches and help your horn finish
What should you do to a horn that is already badlt pitted? (besides
shooting it and putting out of your misery)
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You could get a professional brass instrument technician to solder on a
nice looking reinforcement plate.-AC.
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At 03:11 PM 12/21/2003 -0800, you wrote:
What should you do to a horn that is already badlt pitted? (besides
shooting it and putting out of
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Sorry, Klaus, yes it is boiling hot on stage sometimes during the
concerts, but if we play in the pit, the first horn might act as the
boiling stick (do you remember these apparatus often used in hotel rooms
to boil water for the tea - Tauchsieder -, which is prohibited to use
now ?) when playing
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