https://www.workmanbrass.com/work daily 1.0 2021-05-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604fc4aacbd41305c3d1ca06/1615847035486-T82226CI5GMJ8DAC58SO/PXL_20201210_194055829.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604fc4aacbd41305c3d1ca06/4c7ac9f9-1d2a-4549-a75f-3c7f75e05d1b/IMG_20200728_113823252.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604fc4aacbd41305c3d1ca06/1615846781573-WLI5W4OH0HSHCMJTFSZS/PXL_20201219_180727980.jpg Home https://www.workmanbrass.com/store daily 0.75 2021-05-21 https://www.workmanbrass.com/repair-shop daily 0.75 2023-06-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604fc4aacbd41305c3d1ca06/1616087326456-1Y89X01OZJ0DD2E7UU5B/PXL_20210318_170533267.PORTRAIT.jpg Repair Shop - Full Service Cleaning When an instrument hasn’t been professionally serviced for multiple years it may be time for a more thorough service. In a full service cleaning, any valve issues regarding play (end play and side play) are eliminated, dents that are easily reached are taken out, and solder joints that have come undone are resoldered. The instrument then goes through the same process of a yearly cleaning after that. The Full Service Cleaning is recommended for horns that have been played heavily and not seen service for +3 years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604fc4aacbd41305c3d1ca06/1622562479665-H0HKB5MTYBOT7448RFMW/processed_PXL_20210601_154525895.PORTRAIT.jpg Repair Shop - Same day ultrasonic cleaning The instrument is carefully disassembled and looked at further for any potential areas that may need (additional) attention. The horn is then placed in the ultrasonic tank for cleaning. The valves and the small parts are placed in a solution of Simple Green that is then floated on top of the tank much like a double boiler in cooking. Before ultrasonic cleaning, the slide tubes of the crooks are polished with a high grade micromesh paper. The lowest grit used is 1800. This removes only the dirt buildup and leaves a clean surface for the grease to grip onto when being re-assembled. After cleaning the instrument, the leadpipe is then snaked with a soft vinyl snake as to not put any scratches into the horn. It is then rinsed thoroughly with a high powered water sprayer that removes additional debris knocked lose by the ultrasonic cleaning. It is then dried with absorbent microfiber cloths. Once the instrument is dry the valves are oiled and placed back in the instrument using a proprietary technique that ensures a smooth and fast valve operation. The valves are then aligned and strung up with proprietary bumper material and string. Crooks are greased and put back into the horn making sure grease has spread evenly across the slide tube. It is then thoroughly test played to ensure optimal performance. This service is recommended once a year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604fc4aacbd41305c3d1ca06/1616080876674-5TNH8YK1D4GG4R6F1IIY/PXL_20201210_194051165.jpg Repair Shop Ready for a final fit and compression test! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604fc4aacbd41305c3d1ca06/1616083023941-N84Y2VYEWEN1GT2I1QLF/PXL_20201207_203522004.jpg Repair Shop Valves are cleaned and prepped for copper plating https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604fc4aacbd41305c3d1ca06/1616083108627-F10KRTL1B53PLOFNMH4W/PXL_20201208_003219948.jpg Repair Shop Fresh out of the nickel plating and ready for a final lapping https://www.workmanbrass.com/contact daily 0.75 2024-10-11 https://www.workmanbrass.com/about daily 0.75 2021-05-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604fc4aacbd41305c3d1ca06/1615847418275-DPJX29DOXY3CIRJTT5G5/Lucas+1.jpeg About https://www.workmanbrass.com/contact-1 daily 0.75 2025-05-09