leadpipe stuck
- confusedtrombonedude
- Posts: 9
- Joined: Feb 23, 2022
My leadpipe on my Getzen 3047afr isn’t wanting to come out, and i would say I haven’t taken it out for around 4 months.
Any tips for taking it out?
Any tips for taking it out?
- BGuttman
- Posts: 7368
- Joined: Mar 22, 2018
If you are asking this question, take it to a tech before you do some damage you will regret.
- Burgerbob
- Posts: 6327
- Joined: Apr 23, 2018
Put a mouthpiece in, use some non-marking (plastic jaw) pliers.
- ParLawGod
- Posts: 133
- Joined: Mar 11, 2019
I have had good luck using a strap wrench to get leadpipes out. That being said, a tech is a much better option than experimenting if you're not sure.
- greenbean
- Posts: 1958
- Joined: Mar 23, 2018
I can't recommend using any kind of wrench. Put a mouthpiece in and twist. If that doesn't work, visit a tech. Better than damaging your horn.
- CalgaryTbone
- Posts: 1460
- Joined: May 10, 2018
[quote="greenbean"]I can't recommend using any kind of wrench. Put a mouthpiece in and twist. If that doesn't work, visit a tech. Better than damaging your horn.[/quote]
100% agree with this! My Edwards alto leadpipe was stuck - I tried various approaches to remove it. Finally I decided to bring it along on a trip to the factory when I was getting my valve serviced on my tenor. They tried to remove the alto leadpipe and it broke off inside the upper slide. They replaced the pipe and the upper slide at no cost - it would have been on my dime if I had broken it, and a sterling pipe and an upper inner slide would have cost quite a bit, not to mention a slide alignment.
Great service from Edwards too!
Jim Scott
100% agree with this! My Edwards alto leadpipe was stuck - I tried various approaches to remove it. Finally I decided to bring it along on a trip to the factory when I was getting my valve serviced on my tenor. They tried to remove the alto leadpipe and it broke off inside the upper slide. They replaced the pipe and the upper slide at no cost - it would have been on my dime if I had broken it, and a sterling pipe and an upper inner slide would have cost quite a bit, not to mention a slide alignment.
Great service from Edwards too!
Jim Scott
- GabrielRice
- Posts: 1496
- Joined: Mar 23, 2018
The best tool I have ever seen for removing leadpipes is this: https://loggerheadtools.com/product/bionic-wrench/
I think I have the 8 inch version.
There is a Sears Craftsman version of the same idea -- which they stole from the inventor, who sued them. Initially he won, but then the decision was reversed by a different judge. I recommend buying this version.
Of course, as with any tool, do not force. If the threads do not come loose easily with the Bionic Wrench, the pipe is probably corroded to the inner slide, in which case you definitely need a tech.
I think I have the 8 inch version.
There is a Sears Craftsman version of the same idea -- which they stole from the inventor, who sued them. Initially he won, but then the decision was reversed by a different judge. I recommend buying this version.
Of course, as with any tool, do not force. If the threads do not come loose easily with the Bionic Wrench, the pipe is probably corroded to the inner slide, in which case you definitely need a tech.
- Posaunus
- Posts: 5018
- Joined: Mar 23, 2018
[quote="GabrielRice"]The best tool I have ever seen for removing leadpipes is this: https://loggerheadtools.com/product/bionic-wrench/
I think I have the 8 inch version.
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Listed on Amazon, but "Currently unavailable" !
I think I have the 8 inch version.
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Listed on Amazon, but "Currently unavailable" !
- GabrielRice
- Posts: 1496
- Joined: Mar 23, 2018
[quote="Posaunus"]Listed on Amazon, but "Currently unavailable" ![/quote]
And the Loggerhead website says back ordered.
Thanks to Sears for screwing an inventor.
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And the Loggerhead website says back ordered.
Thanks to Sears for screwing an inventor.
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- Crazy4Tbone86
- Posts: 1654
- Joined: Jan 14, 2020
I have removed 99% of stuck threaded leadpipes with two tools:
*Old large-shank mouthpiece
*Rawhide mallet
Place mouthpiece in leadpipe (to maintain circular shape of collar). Tap on leadpipe collar to “shatter the dirt” that is binding it in the threading. Using the mouthpiece for leverage, try to unscrew the leadpipe. If unsuccessful, repeat the process (many times if needed). When the leadpipe comes out the mouthpiece will likely be stuck in it. Use the rawhide mallet to tap on the collar until the two parts separate.
*Old large-shank mouthpiece
*Rawhide mallet
Place mouthpiece in leadpipe (to maintain circular shape of collar). Tap on leadpipe collar to “shatter the dirt” that is binding it in the threading. Using the mouthpiece for leverage, try to unscrew the leadpipe. If unsuccessful, repeat the process (many times if needed). When the leadpipe comes out the mouthpiece will likely be stuck in it. Use the rawhide mallet to tap on the collar until the two parts separate.