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Leadpipe repair?

Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2025 10:41 am
by RichC
I have a leadpipe that was damaged at the top. The damaged area was trimmed off (about 1/4 in or so) :( . The top is now about the same diameter as the end of a mouthpiece. Can the receiving end now be expanded to accept a mouthpiece? If so, how is that accomplished? Picture for reference.
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Re: Leadpipe repair?

Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2025 3:04 pm
by hornbuilder
No, you cannot repair it. Replace it

Re: Leadpipe repair?

Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2025 4:12 pm
by RichC
Ok, thanks, Matt

Re: Leadpipe repair?

Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2025 9:53 am
by brassmedic
I or anyone who has the right tools could expand a new receiver end on it, but it would change the position of the venturi and taper relative to where the mouthpiece inserts, so you would be creating a different leadpipe than what you started out with.

Also, are you sure that's the mouthpiece end of the leadpipe? If it is, it looks like more than 1/4 inch is missing.

Re: Leadpipe repair?

Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2025 5:30 pm
by RichC
The 1/4 in was a guess...may have been more. And, almost positive that was the mouthpiece end. I do understand about the taper being charged. Thanks!