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Old 05-04-2004 | 04:04 PM
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ole.steen
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Default RE: Muffler Extention

This method is the traditional way to make bends for brass instruments: (trumpets etc):
Anneal the tube by heating to a healthy dark red glow
Let air cool
Plug one end and fill with molten lead
When cold bend the tube over a (wooden) form
If the inside of the bend developes wrinkles hammer them out wit a small suitable hammer (ball head)
Melt out the lead
Sand and polish the tube