WTB: .495 Leadpipes

ttf_ntap · Post by **ttf_ntap** » Wed Nov 15, 2017 12:12 pm

Title says it all - Would prefer pressfit, but I'd still be interested even with threads.

Shoot me an email at [url=mailto:[email protected]][email protected][/url] if you have one collecting dust...

Thanks!

ttf_slidehamilton · Post by **ttf_slidehamilton** » Thu Nov 16, 2017 4:47 pm

What horn is this for Nick? I tell you the Kanstul H16 pipe I am using on the 16 slide I bought from you is really good!

ttf_baileyman · Post by **ttf_baileyman** » Fri Nov 17, 2017 7:21 am

It's pretty easy to shrink .500s or expand .485s.

To shrink, you can roll the end under pressure between a block of wood and a hard surface like a stone countertop.

To expand, find a hard cone (for me a cold chisel happens to fit), push it into the end, and rotate under pressure.

In both cases try for fit.

If you have a lathe you can be more clever.

Spare me the "yur gonna ruin 'em" comments.

ttf_ntap · Post by **ttf_ntap** » Fri Nov 17, 2017 8:03 am

Bill, I will check that out! I have a custom made Bach .495-.500 slide with a Holton 69 bell I have been really digging, but am looking for more options. I have a nice brasslab pipe in there now but I'm looking for something a bit more open/freeblowing.

ttf_slidehamilton · Post by **ttf_slidehamilton** » Sat Nov 18, 2017 2:45 am

That's interesting!

ttf_Matt K · Post by **ttf_Matt K** » Sat Nov 18, 2017 3:54 am

You may want to consider trying the Michael Davis leadpipe that Shires makes.