My Never-Ending Tuba Rebuild Thread

[The Big Ben]

There is no hole in the crook for the water key. There never was a hole here. It is a water key to nowhere. Good job, anonymous Reynolds employee...

Oh. So *that's* why no water ever came out of that slide....

[imperialbari]

Hopefully no mental hemorrhoids.

[Alex C]

I just caught up on this thread, elephant. Your work shows a lot of craftsmanship and you obviously enjoy the work. Thanks for the posts.

[eupher61]

Think about the King 2280 euphonium. It has a slide sticking way up like that. A hard case would be the answer.

[imperialbari]

Several years ago a TubeNet’ter posted one or more photos of a styrofoam block cut to protect his valve stems in a gig bag.

You could make an imitation of the lid-insert of a Yamaha case protecting the top bow through the bottom bow on the valve side. If you use the bag for the CC Holton, volume hardly would be a problem.

Klaus

[cambrook]

I think you worry too much about the 4th slide sticking up. If it was a prototype for production and the target market included schools then you should be worried, but for use by a pro who you know is careful with his gear you'll be fine....

The horn looks very good, it makes me excited to play mine when it's done. I have a different 4th valve layout as both ports are on the outside.

Cheers

Cam

[bort]

How much?

(joking...looks great!!)

[The Big Ben]

I wish *I* had the skills, too! HAHAHA!!! But I can fake it fairly well... Thanks!

I find this fascinating also. It is also impressive that you are accomplishing this work with a somewhat modest workshop. I like how this project is coming along. Like you, I hope it doesn't suck when it is finished and shined up.

[Ken Herrick]

Good stuff, Wade.

It is nice to see somebody developing their skills doing "real" work rather than half assed playing around making junk. With time and patience you will build up both your workshop and reputation. Congratulations and good luck.

[Tundratubast]

Wade,

I picked up the buffer/grinder combo and a disc/belt sander at Harbor, they both works as well as one would expect within its limtations. Also, what is the length of your fourth tubing circuit? just curious. This is the EEb project in the last photos correct.

Tundra

[Tundratubast]

Wade, you're right on the math, It just looked short, compared to how I had wrapped my fourth, finding space for the 56" +- is tough, Looks good, keep it going.

I've had to forego the fifth on my Buescher EEb project, I wasn't able to come up with a funtional lever that gave it a quick repsonse. Although relocating the rotor to some other location may work, currently it is just past the fourth, and the cluster angle makes it a long way around.

[tbn.al]

I have this one. Texton MIT 4. It was cheap and it does the job.

MIT5306__1.jpg

[tbn.al]

I like the King buttons a lot more for your horn, 'cause I secretly want to buy the Olds caps and buttons for my O-99. Mine are mismatched and although Joe did a great alignment job on it the way it is, I have always wanted to find some original caps and buttons.

[bort]

Yeah, I will probably just get the cheapest one I can and if a need arises I can "invest" (HA!) in something of a higher quality. I just need to be able to clamp rod stock in place to make levers and valves stems and such.

My dad has a Wilton vice (made in USA). Would either of these work for you?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wilton-vice-/281037690387" target="_blank" target="_blank

http://www.ebay.com/itm/wilton-vise-141 ... 0815390623" target="_blank?

[bort]

Are either of these yours?

Nope, sorry!

[Tubajug]

Here is a great deal on a wonderful selection of tools sold by one of our local tools:

http://jackson.craigslist.org/tls/3422512243.html

Haha! I love it! I've got several of those exact tape measures! Thanks Harbor Freight!

[Chuck Jackson]

Will you finish the damn thing already Wade. The suspense is killing me!!!!

Chuck"I want sound files when it's done"Jackson

[WilliamVance]

This has really been an inspiration to me to start tinkering with some "messed up" Holton sousaphone in my garage and little by little, making it a usable instrument again! I know what you say about cleaning up the solder joints. Thanks for the dremmel tip! It's also an expensive hobby! I can't wait to see the finished project!

[tbn.al]

It's also an expensive hobby!

Wade's smart enough, and experienced enough, to do it on the cheap. I would like to see a total cost figure when he is done. I suspect that will be very impressive.

[imperialbari]

It's also an expensive hobby!

Wade's smart enough, and experienced enough, to do it on the cheap. I would like to see a total cost figure when he is done. I suspect that will be very impressive.

Wade was trained as a repairman. And even if I am sure he would want a greater variety of specialized tools, then his workshop is better equipped than that of just about any amateur repairman.

Klaus