Got my third valve slide trimmed up

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Tubajug
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Got my third valve slide trimmed up

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I've still got to clean up the cuts some more and straighten them out with a file, but it already plays worlds better in tune. I trimmed both the inner and outer tubes rather than mess with the spacer inside.

In progress:

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Re: Got my third valve slide trimmed up

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KiltieTuba wrote:Did you just use a jeweler's saw?
Nope, I used a hack saw.
Jordan
King 2341 with a Holton "Monster" Eb bell
Eb Frankentuba
Martin Medium Eb Helicon

If at first you don't succeed, skydiving's probably not for you.
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Re: Got my third valve slide trimmed up

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I also added a pull ring to the first valve slide:

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Jordan
King 2341 with a Holton "Monster" Eb bell
Eb Frankentuba
Martin Medium Eb Helicon

If at first you don't succeed, skydiving's probably not for you.
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