Saxophones Pork Tales: Saxophone Repair DIY Adventures.

Life around the barn.

Tales from a pig that likes to stick his nose into everything.

Paint that S. How difficult could it be ?

1) Search the net.
2) Find the color.
3) Order color.
4) Study task on University of YouTube, aka; For destruction by DYI presented by pro tech.

Do the cleaning & prep.

Paint and cleanup / detail the edges with hard cotton swabs. Sounds easy……

Yeah tha guy Matt makes it look easy.
Anyone remember your first experience cooking bacon crispy while still in the frying pan !

 

[peedeeblues]

You’re a good man.

 

[PigSquealer]

Anyone use glue or shellac pellets ?
Make your own !
Heat the stick and let the drops fall onto your jewelers block. They won’t stick to a cold surface.

Gently heat the cup and place the pad. This is a 8.5mm pad.

 

[turf3]

I never thought of making little pellets like that! I usually heat the stick and draw it out to a smaller diameter, then let cool till I need shellac for a small cup.

 

[PigSquealer]

I never thought of making little pellets like that! I usually heat the stick and draw it out to a smaller diameter, then let cool till I need shellac for a small cup.

Small or special shaped sticks are handy. I have an ongoing assortment in size and materials. I buy five pounds of flakes and make to my needs.

The bugger with stick to cup or pad is control. A half gnats bottom too much and you’ve got a mess. Those DIY pellets are handy.

 

[PigSquealer]

Unless you’re doing a fair amount of work it’s best to buy ready made shellac sticks.
One pound of flakes makes 16- 1oz sticks. Each will complete a tenor. It takes 10 minutes to measure 1oz and make one by hand.

 

[PigSquealer]

Happy Friday !
A most generous gift from @lukehuang77 is receiving some TLC today.
From listing (picture of one) to bench visual as many of you like to shop from pictures.
This is a 1930 Martin Master, Aka “Typewriter” and early first year production (#74).

It all started with being between jobs and a leak light… just a few pads need changing and a COA ? I have until Monday.

 

[Woodpad]

Nice, the F# thrill still on the back. It is soo small that changing it to the latter spoon form will give the same sound.

 

[PigSquealer]

Nice, the F# thrill still on the back. It is soo small that changing it to the latter spoon form will give the same sound.

Yes it’s on the back. Small 20mm or so pad / hole.

 

[PigSquealer]

Heat, pad out, scrape old shellac out with sharpened chopstick. Heat & rinse hot with alcohol. Wipe clear with tissue. Maybe a light pass with extra fine steel wool.

Three different types of pads. None original as I thought. Likely DIY work over many years. The installation was uniquely done. Two pads had white glue install.

 

[PigSquealer]

Key work completed. Stripped off pads, cork, felt. Degreased, washed, cups flattened & round. Every long key needed to be trued.
Key fitting to hinge rods. Then fitted between posts. Yes the body is done too.

This was off by 2mm at starting point.

Ultra high tech cleaning station.
Wash sink with 8mm parts brush. Old razor blade to clean slot. Wood block screw holder. Good for saving fingers from wire brush or buffing wheel. Steel wool, toothbrush and straightener for bench motor use.

 

[PigSquealer]

Bodywork.
Cleaned, loose springs secured. Sockets checked for leaks & level. Dent work. Solder repair. Post alignment & fitting. Stacks fitted.

Everything is ready for polishing. Spent the day in bed. Wife gave me her cold.

 

[peedeeblues]

Get plenty of rest and fluids. Get well soon!

 

[Woodpad]

Yes it’s on the back. Small 20mm or so pad / hole.
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Just stay in bed, this question can wait. I didn't notice it directly, but is the protrusion on the high C/C# part of a high F kit?

 

[PigSquealer]

Just stay in bed, this question can wait. I didn't notice it directly, but is the protrusion on the high C/C# part of a high F kit?

Are you asking about this ?

 

[PiccoloPirate]

Use the Mortar/Pestle technique, and powder up some shellac.
Just make enough for the current work.

 

[PigSquealer]

Use the Mortar/Pestle technique, and powder up some shellac.
Just make enough for the current work.

Re making pellets ? This method works but not without risk to an inexperienced DIY’er. Extra time and tool too.
Powder in the cup can be blown out if you’re not careful with a butane or air torch. Volume is difficult to keep away from edges to avoid oozing out sides. FWIW I typically use the clear synthetic for this reason. It’s easier to photograph the natural amber.

 

[Woodpad]

Are you asking about this ?
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Correct

 

[PigSquealer]

Correct

1927 or 1928 The New Martin Master appeared. The Phase 3 Handcraft was still produced until 1930.

The New Master Martin Handcraft Catalog - 1927 | Saxophone.org

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1927 Martin Handcraft Saxophones - The New Master | Saxophone.org

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The New Master was different than the Handcraft. The Master had feet on keys (ie palm keys) where the Handcraft retained posts.
The front F was added along with a revised automatic octave system. The C / C# back bar with the addition of a fork to octave system. This setup slightly lowers the C to offset playing sharp.
The 1930 Master known as the Typewriter was actually the second Master. Followed by the Troubadour. Both having removable lyre mounts.

 

[PigSquealer]

The examples are a Typewriter and Troubadour.

 

[Woodpad]

Thanks, that's a story I've never heard before.