Leadpipe removal

ttf_fgodin · Post by **ttf_fgodin** » Tue May 23, 2017 5:52 am

Hi!

My local technician won't pull out my leadpipe from my 42 slide. Do you know someone who does it?

ttf_harrison.t.reed · Post by **ttf_harrison.t.reed** » Tue May 23, 2017 5:56 am

CIOMIT, Osmun, Brass Lab, Brass Ark, Slide Dr. and many others. They can all also make it so your slide takes common threaded leadpipes.

ttf_Matt K · Post by **ttf_Matt K** » Tue May 23, 2017 6:18 am

There might be a reason they won't remove your 42 pipe. They're notorious for being among the more difficult to remove. If its an older horn it may be corroded in place and it may be more expensive to remove the pipe than it would to "simply" replace the tube at $200ish + labor + cost of a replacement tube.

However, it could also be lack of experience doing it. harrison's list is good. There are also some techs on the forum here who would be able to help you make that decision as well.

ttf_SilverBone · Post by **ttf_SilverBone** » Tue May 23, 2017 3:24 pm

John Sandhagen did mine.

ttf_Horn Builder · Post by **ttf_Horn Builder** » Tue May 23, 2017 3:44 pm

I've done quite a few pipe removals from both 42's and 50's.
It's not "that" hard with the right tools.

M

ttf_Larry Preston Roberson · Tue May 23, 2017 9:44 pm

Quote from: Matt K on May 23, 2017, 06:18AMThere might be a reason they won't remove your 42 pipe. They're notorious for being among the more difficult to remove. If its an older horn it may be corroded in place and it may be more expensive to remove the pipe than it would to "simply" replace the tube at $200ish + labor + cost of a replacement tube.

However, it could also be lack of experience doing it. harrison's list is good. There are also some techs on the forum here who would be able to help you make that decision as well.

I sensed that the Slide Dr. was hesitant to remove mine when I took it in for a "set up". He explained that things are very difficult to align in the cork barrel: lead pipe, top of tube, etc. Although ultimately he would have done it, I ended up holding off, since it was a backup slide. By the way, Getzen tubes will fit the 42. And at a around a third of the cost, at least through the Slide Dr.

ttf_Blowero · Post by **ttf_Blowero** » Tue May 23, 2017 10:46 pm

I've pulled a lot of 42 pipes. It usually isn't too difficult.

ttf_greenbean · Post by **ttf_greenbean** » Tue May 23, 2017 11:35 pm

Every once in a while you get this...

https://goo.gl/photos/FNWnxsgGR55GSDwq5

Older Conn 88H.

ttf_bigbassbone1 · Post by **ttf_bigbassbone1** » Wed May 24, 2017 1:43 am

Wow. If that happens does that mean the whole slide is done? That looks pretty serious.

ttf_Matt K · Post by **ttf_Matt K** » Wed May 24, 2017 3:47 am

Anecdotal evidence that you should take your pipe to a tech who is familiar with the process. Some techs I've used refused t o do it because of the difficulty involved (possibly lack of specific tools too) but the guys on the forum here treat it as its not very difficult. They aren't bluffing either. I'd take the tech at their word if they would rather not do it.

ttf_wgwbassbone · Post by **ttf_wgwbassbone** » Wed May 24, 2017 4:20 am

Quote from: harrison.t.reed on May 23, 2017, 05:56AMCIOMIT, Osmun, Brass Lab, Brass Ark, Slide Dr. and many others. They can all also make it so your slide takes common threaded leadpipes.

Forget Brasslab-closed down.

ttf_harrison.t.reed · Post by **ttf_harrison.t.reed** » Wed May 24, 2017 5:09 am

Sad....

ttf_harrison.t.reed · Post by **ttf_harrison.t.reed** » Wed May 24, 2017 5:09 am

Sad....