Fixing loose slide to bell connection
Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2023 2:41 pm
Question for my fellow techs:
What's the method for fixing trombone slide to bell connections that are loose? I usually just expand the slide receiver a little bit but this one is a really old Conn and it makes absolutely no contact with the bell receiver and won't expand. Also no replacement parts available (probably), being so old. I also thought about machining a sleeve but I'm not good enough with the lathe to machine tapers yet
What's the method for fixing trombone slide to bell connections that are loose? I usually just expand the slide receiver a little bit but this one is a really old Conn and it makes absolutely no contact with the bell receiver and won't expand. Also no replacement parts available (probably), being so old. I also thought about machining a sleeve but I'm not good enough with the lathe to machine tapers yet