ISO DEG Trombone Collar Saver

officermayo · by **officermayo** » 2021-11-23 11:01 a.m.

DEG products are as rare as hen's teeth, so I thought I'd ask in the group.

Anybody have any of these they'd sell?

BGuttman · by **BGuttman** » 2021-11-23 11:59 a.m.

I've found them to be very hard to find indeed. I used some 1/2" diameter vinyl tubing (slit the long way). Some others have used coiled telephone cords and leather covers.

hyperbolica · by **hyperbolica** » 2021-11-23 12:17 p.m.

I use cork bicycle handlebar wrap, and take it up the main brace a little to cushion my thumb. Lots of stuff you can use. I've also used drum stick wrap or tennis racket grip wrap.

officermayo · by **officermayo** » 2021-11-23 12:28 p.m.

I looked for some similar tubing at Lowe's but found none. I've tried the Protect wrap but it's too big and moves around on my peashooters, plus I don't like how it looks. That's why I prefer the clear tubing.

BGuttman · by **BGuttman** » 2021-11-23 12:34 p.m.

I got lucky on the tubing since I worked in a chemical lab and we kept the stuff around. One brand was called Tygon. I've also seen the clear stuff in auto parts stores. If the 1/2" is too small, sometimes the 5/8" works better.

officermayo · by **officermayo** » 2021-11-23 2:53 p.m.

[quote="BGuttman"]I got lucky on the tubing since I worked in a chemical lab and we kept the stuff around. One brand was called Tygon. I've also seen the clear stuff in auto parts stores. If the 1/2" is too small, sometimes the 5/8" works better.[/quote]

Thanks! I'll head to NAPA then.

afugate · by **afugate** » 2021-11-23 10:43 p.m.

[quote="officermayo"]<QUOTE author="BGuttman" post_id="163545" time="1637688896" user_id="53">
I got lucky on the tubing since I worked in a chemical lab and we kept the stuff around. One brand was called Tygon. I've also seen the clear stuff in auto parts stores. If the 1/2" is too small, sometimes the 5/8" works better.[/quote]

Thanks! I'll head to NAPA then.
</QUOTE>

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JLivi · by **JLivi** » 2021-11-23 11:32 p.m.

Not sure what size you need, but found this at Home Depot

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Ellefson · by **Ellefson** » 2021-12-03 12:02 p.m.

I used to use Slide Savers and cut the length to fit the gooseneck.

Search https://www.hickeys.com for "Standard Slide Savers"

PE

Geordie · by **Geordie** » 2021-12-03 12:20 p.m.

[quote="Ellefson"]I used to use Slide Savers and cut the length to fit the gooseneck.

Search https://www.hickeys.com for "Standard Slide Savers"

PE[/quote]
Me too. I seem to recall it worked out less expensive too as I did several horns in one go.

Vegasbound · by **Vegasbound** » 2021-12-03 1:04 p.m.

Velvet ribbon

officermayo · by **officermayo** » 2021-12-03 3:20 p.m.

Thanks to all for the tips.

I tried the hardware store tubing, but it's too thick and smells AWFUL.

Just ordered the Slide Savers from Hickey's.

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