www.ferreestools.com World’s Largest Manufacturer of Quality Band Instrument Repair Tools
DIAMOND 60TH ANNIVERSARY CATALOG OF
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT REPAIR TOOLS,
SUPPLIES AND ACCESSORIES
2008
1477 E. MICHIGAN AVE. BATTLE CREEK, MI 49014
PH:800-253-2261 * FAX:269-965-7719 * TECH:269-965-0511
EMAIL(ORDERS):[email protected]* EMAIL(HELP):[email protected]
FERREE’S TOOLS, INC.
1.) We believe in keeping our prices as low as
possible, while still maintaining top quality. We
buy from markets all over the world and because of
the unsettled conditions in those world markets we
cannot guarantee the prices in our price lists.
Therefore, all of our prices are subject to change
without notice. However, upon request, we will be
glad to furnish you a quotation, guaranteed for up
to 30 days before making shipment. You must ask
for a guaranteed quotation when you ask for prices
or the items will be billed at prices in effect at the
time of shipment.. Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3:45
p.m. Monday-Friday, E.S.T.
2.) We have a minimum order policy of $5.00.
There will be a $1.00 handling charge on orders
below that amount. Grouping your orders will save
you on shipping charges.
3.) IMPORTANT! When you read your Price List
remember, that all of the items are priced NET.
4.) New accounts will normally be C.O.D. Open
accounts can be arranged for upon receipt of a
credit application with three references and our
approval. Open account terms are 30 DAYS NET.
A service of 1-1/2% a month (18% per annum) will
be made on past due balances. We DO accept Vi-
sa, MasterCard and Discover. Overseas customers
can pay by credit card or bank transfer. Transfer
fee may be required.
5.) All prices are per “Each” unless otherwise not-
ed. When dozens, gross or hundred prices are giv-
en, they will apply to those individual sizes or
items. They are NOT “assorted” prices, unless so
specified.
6.) All prices are F.O.B. Battle Creek, Michigan or
place of manufacture. Shipping charges will be
added to the invoice. Based on weight, destination
and cost of items.
7.) Due to handling costs, items returned for credit
are subject to a 10% restocking charge; higher if
the item has been used.
FERREE’S TOOLS, INCORPORATED PRESENTS THE 2008 CATALOG OF
REPAIR TOOLS SUPPLIES AND ACCESSORIES
~PLEASE READ BEFORE ORDERING~
8.) We have a toll free number, (800) 253-2261,
for customers in the continental U.S. and Canada.
Our fax number is (269) 965-7719. Our
company email address is
[email protected]. The toll free number will
take orders 24 hours a day as will the fax
number. When you place an order, be sure to
include: (1) catalog numbers, (2) short
description, (3) your name, address, zip code, (4)
your phone number, & (5) your customer
number, if possible. Visa, Master Card and
Discover are accepted for payment. Card
number, expiration date and CCV are required.
All shipments are sent by UPS Ground for
customers in the continental U.S. Please note,
when ordering hazardous chemicals, you will be
charged a hazard fee by UPS.
For our international customers, we normally
ship by Priority Mail International unless spec-
ified differently. No chemicals/liquids/aerosols
can be shipped by air!
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED—If you are not
satisfied with any merchandise purchased from us,
please notify us immediately. We will either exchange
it or issue you a credit memo, after receipt of the
returned merchandise, if returned in 30 days. Refunds
will be sent upon request.
Ferree’s Tools, Inc.
1477 E. Michigan Ave.
Battle Creek, MI 49014-8950
Phone: 269-965-0511
Toll Free: 800-253-2261
Fax: 269-965-7719
email: [email protected]
[email protected] (for repair help)
Website:www.ferreestools.com
The history of
ferree’s tools, inc.
Cliff Ferree, founder and president of Ferree’s
Tools, Inc., has an excellent background in the
repair field. He played in several Army Air Force
bands during WWII. After graduation from the
Conn repair school in 1946, he established his own
repair shop. This grew into a large retail business
(which was later sold due to expansion of the tool
business). In 1956 Cliff bought out the repair tool
departments of both Conn and Leblanc. Using
these tools as a nucleus, and after extensive
redesign, the first complete catalog was published
in 1957. In September 1992, Ferree’s acquired the
Erick Brand Corporation, which had been selling
band instrument repair tools and supplies since
1935.
From 1962 thru 1967, Cliff conducted a series of
2 week repair courses. These courses were very
successful. The tool business moved to larger
quarters in 1965. In 1967 two large additions were
completed. In 1970 he designed several unique sax
pad assembly machines.
After making special sets of precision dies, he
began manufacturing saxophone pads. These pads
eventually supplied several major manufacturers in
addition to repair shops. Due to a large increase in
business that these superior pads brought, in 1976 a
second building was erected.
1979 was the year Cliff gave his first foreign
repair clinic in W. Germany sponsored by our Eu-
ropean distributor. In 1980 he gave a similar clinic
in Norway. Thereafter, these brass and woodwind
clinics were presented in Germany for several years
by Cliff’s eldest son, Gary. Gary now serves as our
Repair Consultant at: Re-
[email protected]. Gary’s son Curtis is assistant
shop foreman and in charge of Research and
Development.
Cliff attributes the growth of the company to the
fact that he has been active in the repair field and
realizes the needs of other Repairmen. He is still
constantly on the lookout for methods to improve
tools and supplies used by musical instrument and
band Repairmen throughout the world. This search
has resulted in the development of many new tools.
Using these tools can help complete difficult and
complicated jobs more simply, in much less time
and more accurately. There have been large
investments to update company machinery in an
effort to keep production costs as low as possible.
Barbara Ferree, who has worked in the office
since the beginning, is Secretary-Treasurer. In
addition to accounting, she produced the
company’s first catalogs, advertising and lay-outs.
The name Ferree’s has always stood for efficient
manufacturing and pride in our products. The
quality and service represented by our logo are
always the best we can give.
Table of contents
Listed below you will find an index of sections of this catalog.
A complete index can be found at the end of the book.
SECTION STARTS ON PAGE
Accordion Tools……………………………………………………………………………...137
Brasswind Tools……………………………………………………………...……….……….11
Buffing & Polishing…………………..…………………………………………….………...144
Cork & Felt Products………………………………………………...………….…………..139
Dent Machine, Base & Accessories…………………………………………………………....1
General Items & Small Goods………………………………………………………….…...168
Index by Item Name...............................................................................................194
Index by Item Number..............................................................................................205
Lacquering & Cleaning………………...……………………………………………………154
Pads………………………………………………………………………….…………...…...113
Repair Kits………………………………………………………….…………….……59 & 193
Screws………………………………………………………………………………………...133
Soldering………………………………………………………………………….…………..162
Springs, Brass…………………………………………………………………………...…….54
Springs, Woodwind………………………………………………………………………..…130
Suggested Shop Set Ups........................................................................................96,116,138,152
Swabs………………………………………………………………………………………….170
Woodwind Tools………………………………………………..........................55 & 66
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The suggestions Ferree’s Tools makes in this catalogue concerning the use of
our products are based on experience and/or test believed to be reliable. The buy-
er’s methods or conditions of use or application of any product Ferree’s Tools
manufactured or distributed is completely beyond the company’s control. All
implied warranties of fitness for use are expressly disavowed. Buyer assumes all
risk of use. Ferree’s Tools suggests the buyer determine the suitability of our
products under the buyer’s conditions before use.
Dent machine
The Ferree Z60, now with over 44 years experience and
providing both value and that rare commodity permanence.
The purchase price is actually lower now in
REAL dollars AND using all the new speedy
tooling that has been developed in the last few
years will contribute to a better finish job. The
more of the new toys you get, the quicker they
will all pay for themselves.
The individual Z60 parts, both included
(shown above) and optional, are listed on the
following 7 pages.
Z60 Dent Machine
11B
11A
8
9A
10
9B
15
4
1
12
13
6 7
14
5A 3B
3A
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Close up picture of
Quick Release
Quick release update. Send
in your old Z60 frame and
we update it. It will also be
realigned as part of the
update. Realignment is
included in the update cost.
Z60-1U Quick Release
Update
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The Z60 dent machine pictured above, which
has been in production for over 44 years, now
includes a big improvement. While we were
working on more ways to use our great power
discs Z60-24 thru 27 and the Z60-28 thru 30
rollers, Curtis Ferree designed and built a fitting
which allows the quill assembly to be moved up
or down more quickly. Current models are being
shipped with this quick release included. This
makes the Z60 more ambidextrous in operation
and takes less space. If you have an older model,
you can ship in the old Z60 frame for the
Z60-1U update.
The Z60 is a very forgiving unit and will allow
you to be a little off without causing a major
problem. The keys to its longevity are that it was
NOT designed to become obsolete and is VERY
USER FRIENDLY. The Z60 and its
accessories make you more efficient and
profitable.
Many special use tools have been made for this
great machine. It used to pay for itself in a year,
just through time saving. Now it only takes
about 6 months for it to pay for itself(if you have
work to do) thru amortizing your cost faster. 1
*NEW* QUICK RELEASE IS NOW
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
14A
*NEW* Z6 POLYLUBE
SYNTHETIC LUBRICANT
This lubricant is mandatory when using aluminum
balls! It makes all of the power discs work better
too. It’s important to use the NEW Z6 synthetic
lubricant in all friction producing actions. This
stuff, when mixed with YOUR petroleum jelly is
GREAT! It makes all your movements much easier;
burnishing, rubbing or contouring. It also tends not
to allow as much or any scratching of the raw brass
or a lacquered surface, and is very good with silver
plated surfaces too. Supplied in a 4 oz. can.
Z6 Polylube Synthetic Lubricant
Z6A Pint
Z6B Quart
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Z60-1 Frame for Z60 w/speed adjust
Z60-2 Pressure adjustment wheel
Z60-3A LG. circular burnishing wheel
Z60-3B SM. circular burnishing wheel
Z60-4 Long round tube
Z60-5A Large Ball
Z60-6 Shoe for SM horns-most contour
Z60-7 Shoe for LG horns-least contour
Z60-8 Bolt for locking forked arm in place
Z60-9A Curved arm w/SM straight roller
(arm only)
Z60-9B Curved arm w/SM straight roller
(roller only)
Z60-10 Forked arm
Z60-11A Large straight roller
Z60-11B Curved roller
Z60-12 Tapered trumpet mandrel held in
frame
Z60-13 Tapered cornet mandrel
Z60-14 Straight mandrel
Z60-15 Tapered trombone mandrel
Parts below thru Z60-15 come with the Z60.
Z60-14D Trumpet stem mandrel
Z60-16A Sax roller
Z60-16B Sax roller wheel
Z60-17 Extra wide Sousa bell flair roller
Z60-17A Forked arm
Z60-17B Roller only
Z60-18 Small 1” radius Sousa branch roller
Z60-19 Med. 1-5/8” Sousa branch roller
Z60-21 Sousa bell shoe
ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES FOR Z60
See next pages for additional parts for Z60.
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Early photo of Ferree’s retail store when
it was on Calhoun St. in Battle Creek, MI
and the delivery vehicle.
Dent machine accessories
Z60-14U
Send in your old Z60-14 to be updated. It will be
re-machined and refit with a new Z60-14A bayonet
5/8” slug made from harder, longer lasting steel.
This also allows changing the rod end to use the
many other tools developed to use the new open end.
See Z60-14B, 14C, 14D, 37, 38 and 39.
*NEW* Z60-14A STANDARD 5/8” SLUG
This is the standard replacement “Ferree Bayonet
Mount” Standard 5/8” slug.
Z60-14A Standard 5/8” Slug
*NEW* Z60-14B 3/8-16 THREADED INSERT
This is the 3/8”-16 threaded adaptor to use your
N80C balls.
Z60-14B 3/8-16” Threaded Insert
*NEW* Z60-14C 1/2-13 THREADED INSERT
This is the 1/2”-13 threaded adaptor to use your
N80D and N80E balls on your Zmachine.
Z60-14C 1/2-13 Threaded Insert
*NEW* Z60-14D TRUMPET STEM MANDREL
This mandrel is for use in the stem or tail of the
cornet or trumpet bell. Used with Z60-36A and
Z60-36B rollers.
Z60-14D Trumpet Stem Mandrel
*NEW* Z60-22 DENT ROD
3’ long version of Z60-14
which is standard. Gives extra
reach for tenor sax and tuba
bells. Used with Z60-22A Arm.
Z60-22 Dent Rod
*NEW* Z60-22A EXTENDED CURVED ARM
Longer version of the Z60-9A
Arm. Adds approximately 8”
more reach or depth to the Z60.
Used with the Z60-22 Rod.
(shown with Z60-36A Roller)
Z60-22A Curved Arm
Z60-23 BURNISHING RING 4-1/2”
This 4-1/2”,
medium burnishing
wheel was made to
fill the gap
between the Z60-3A
and Z60-3B,
supplied standard
with the Z60 machine.
Z60-23 Burnishing Ring
Z60-31 DENT MACHINE VISE
This handy vise fits on the end of
the Z60-14 rod, saving space.
Z60-31 Dent Machine Vise
SLUG & ADAPTORS
FOR Z60-14
STRAIGHT MANDREL
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Z60-36A
Z60-22A
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*NEW* Z60-25L LOW PROFILE 3” DISC
Same size as the
Z60-25, but low
profile for marching
units. Note: These
low profile units are
NOT meant to
replace the regular
power discs on a dai-
ly basis. They were designed and engineered for a
special purpose and are by necessity lighter duty
than the regular power discs, due to size
considerations. Low profile, 3” Power Disc for
marching brass.
Z60-25L Low Profile 3” Disc
*NEW* Z60-26L LOW PROFILE 4” DISC
Same size as Z60-26, but low profile for larger
marching units. Note: These low profile units are
NOT meant to replace the regular power discs on a
daily basis. They were designed and engineered for
this special purpose and are by necessity lighter duty
than the regular power discs, due to size
considerations. 4” low profile power disc for larger
marching units.
Z60-26L Low Profile 4” Disc
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Z60-25 3” POWER DISC
One of the first 3 Power Disc designs; this one is
for cornets, trumpets and other bells up to about 6”
in diameter. 3” power disc.
Z60-25 3” Power Disc
*NEW* Z60-25AL
LOW PROFILE POWER DISC
Smaller than the
Z60-25 this special
low profile Power
Disc is for old style
cornets and piccolo
trumpets. Also,
orchestral pitches,
D, Eb, etc. 2-1/2” low profile power disc.
Z60-25AL Low Profile Power Disc
Z60-26 4” POWER DISC
Again, one of the first 3, this size is for bells over
6” in diameter, like trombone, baritone/euphonium,
French horn, small tuba and sousaphone. 4” Power
Disc.
Z60-26 4” Power Disc
Z60-27 5” POWER DISC
Last of the first 3, this one is almost exclusively for
the outer 4” of an old style wide flared tuba and most
sousaphones. Once you are 4” or so from the bead
you must switch to the Z60-26 diameter. 5” power
disc, outer 4” of old tubas and sousa bells.
Z60-27 5” Power Disc
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Notes from customers: “Your sage advice is always welcome. I really
do appreciate your time and energy in helping
me when I have these questions”...Richard.
Z60-24 1-1/4” POWER DISC
This was the 4th Power Disc in the series, it was
designed specifically for doing saxophone bell rims
of alto, tenor and baritones, usually without
removing the bell, saving time. 1-1/4” Power Disc.
Z60-24 1-1/4” Power Disc
Dent machine accessories
Imagine, if you will, the machine thrown over your
shoulder like a set of bagpipes, so that you can
better attend to the matters at hand. No more
interference of the bell running up against the quill
or the arm setting nut. More freedom than you could
have ever thought.
This ALL NEW combination allows you to go so
deep into a bell that you actually can pass the flair
and get into the tapered stack to remove kinks and
slash dents ( you’ll be tempted to go farther).
The new Z60-32 deep finishing, “30 Degree Arm”
moves the support arm and business end of the
machine back over your shoulder so that is
completely OUT OF THE WAY.
The new Z60-33, 7” Inch Roller was developed
for tubas and provides that extra measure of
security that you need when you have an uneven
distribution of weight most large brass instruments
have. The bigger the horn the bigger the influence of
this phenomena. After much testing of the 30
degree arm it was determined it could benefit from
a deeper reaching roller that also could extend back
to the arm for support. The new Z60-33 will be
riding NEXT TO the deep finishing arm and still
reach an extra inch into the bell, to pass the point of
tangency, so you don’t accidentally crease the bell
from inside out, if you relax too much. This arm
also works well with the Z60-28 on French Horns,
baritones and euphoniums.
Z60-32 30” Arm
Z60-33 7” Roller
*NEW* Z60-32 30 DEGREE ARM
AND
*NEW* Z60-33 7” ROLLER
Z60-28 5” ROLLER
This 5” roller
gives full support
for rolling larger
diameter bells for
trombone and
larger, especially
helpful for French
horn bells which are
thinner and need the support. Helps avoid putting
creases in the bell, if you accidentally relax or
drop the work area down. This is a 5” “insurance
roller” for French Horn.
Z60-28 5” Roller
Z60-29 TAPERED SLIM ROLLER
This tapered slim
roller creates a work
area inside the small
cornet and trumpet
sized bells for the
same reasons noted in
Z60-28.
Z60-29 Tapered Slim Roller
Z60-30 CONVEX ROLLER
The convex roller
was designed for
use with all sax-
ophone bell flares,
you will see the
work patterns devel-
op in 3 differ-
ent areas.
Z60-30 Convex Roller
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Notes from customers: “I have been thoroughly satisfied with
everything I have bought from Ferree’s so far.
Thank you!”...Tom.
www.ferreestools.com
Dent machine accessories
*NEW* Z60-36 1-1/4” CURVED ROLLER
This roller was
necessary to properly
utilize the Z61-11 tuba
arm by allowing you
to “go under” the
tubing for complete
360 degree coverage
of the outside diameter of the tubing being worked
on. 1-1/4” curved roller for inside tuba branches.
Z60-36 Curved Roller
*NEW* DOUBLE RADII
ROLLERS
Z60-36A
SMALL TRUMPET STEM ROLLER This double radii roller was the first step in
addressing the cornet and trumpet bell stem
tubing. Does both “sides” of the bow.
Z60-36A Small Trumpet Stem Roller
Z60-36B LARGE TRUMPET STEM ROLLER This double radii roller was a continuum for
cornet and trumpet bells and also a “new world” for
the trombone work they fit. Does from the tuning
slide to the engraving, using the Z60-15 mandrel
that comes with the Z60.
Z60-36B Large Trumpet Stem Roller
*NEW* Z60-37 TROMBONE SLIDE DENT ROLLER
These tools work on
the same principle as
the N87A trombone
pliers but were made
for repairmen without
a lot of hand strength.
A little slower to
operate than the pliers, they still do the same fine
job.
Z60-37 Trombone Slide Dent Roller
*NEW* Z60-38 FLUTE HEAD MANDREL
This is a flute head joint
mandrel for the Z60-14, sim-
ilar to the N75. Use with P1
Precision Flute Roller.
Z60-38 Flute Head
Mandrel
*NEW* Z60-39 FLUTE BODY
MANDREL
This is a flute body
mandrel for the Z60-14, sim-
ilar to the N76. Use with Z60-50, Tone Hole Body
Burnishing Set.
Z60-39 Flute Body Mandrel
*NEW* Z60-40
ADJUSTABLE STRUT
The stability strut was made to stiffen the frame,
NOT normally required; unless you are using the
Z60-22, Z60-50 or old hard sousaphones.
Z60-40 Adjustable Strut
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Z60-36A & B shown with Z60-14D
*NEW* Z60-14D TRUMPET STEM MANDREL
This mandrel is for use in the stem or tail of the
cornet or trumpet bell. Used with the Z60-36A and
Z60-36B rollers.
Z60-14D Trumpet Stem Mandrel 6
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*NEW* Z60-50 TONE HOLE BODY
BURNISHING SET
Already nicknamed the “finger tool” by our
customers, the Z60-50 is a sax (and flute) tone hole
and bore tool. New in 2007 was this great “Old
Skool” method for removing dents and distortion
from between AND around tone holes. Originally
developed for saxophone, the tools can also be used
with the Z60-39 flute body mandrel. Helps avoid
having to file down tone holes to get them
“level”, preserving the horn, by restoring
the original diameter of the sax or flute body to bring
up the low sides. Look at website for more
information.
Z60-50 Tone Hole Body Burnishing Set
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*NEW* Z60S BENCH
MOUNT STAND
Now, you can use your Z60 right off your existing
heavy bench. This stand is made of heavy duty
construction and it’s offset so that you can use the
safety recommended Z61-6 counterweight, to elim-
inate any unintended flop since the stand allows
for full rotation of the Z60. This makes it easier to
utilize the new 30 degree deep finishing arm and 5”
or 7” roller combo on the Baritone, Euphonium,
French horn and/or Sousa and Tuba bells you are
doing.
Additionally, this makes it less expensive for those
who are building a single instrument specific
machine; like we have set up for so many of these
smaller shops over the last few years; trumpet only,
trombone only, French horn only, saxophone only
and tuba only whatever YOU want.
This way, YOU CAN ADD ON any other tools
later, as your experience and opportunity allow, and
not limit your potential. NO DEAD ENDS, here!
NO limited use tools. FULL USE!!
Z60S Bench Mount Stand
Z61-6 Counterweight
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*NEW* Z61S FLOOR
MOUNT STAND
Get your Z60 out
from under your
bench, off the shelf
or out of the closet
and put it where it
can save you time
and make you mon-
ey.
In our travels we
have discovered that
many of the 800 or
so Z60 Dent
Machine “tops” that
were purchased with
NO Z61 bottom
section are STORED under benches or up on
shelves, until needed. And then, when the need does
arise, sometimes it’s just “too much trouble” or “it
takes too long”, to get it out or down, install it in the
usually mal-fitting or otherwise occupied bench
vise, set it up and do the job. This NEW Z61S Floor
Mount Stand cures all of that!
This stand is made of heavy duty construction and
it’s offset so that you can use the safety
recommended Z61-6 counterweight to eliminate any
unintended flop. This makes it easier to utilize the
new 30 degree deep finishing arm and 5” or 7” roll-
er combo on the Baritone, Euphonium, French horn
and/or Sousa and Tuba bells you are doing.
SPECIAL NOTE: If you buy this Z61S stand and
decide you should have bought a Z61 or Z61E base
within one year, we will give you FULL CREDIT
for what you paid for the Z61S, when you return it,
undamaged, towards the Z61 or Z61E.
Z61S Floor Mount Stand
Z61-6 Counterweight
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Notes from customers: “But all in all-this was the best investment
I’ve made since opening my business. And I
really appreciate the help in getting financial
terms to pay for it. You guys Rock!”...Brett.
Ferree’s Tools, Inc. 1477 E. Michigan Ave.
Battle Creek, MI 49014-8950
Ph:800-253-2261 Fax:269-965-7719
Notes from customers: “BTW-your slogan is right on...the “copies”
of Ferree’s tools are nearly always inferior
and more costly...they ain’t better
mousetraps!”...Tom, TN.
www.ferreestools.com
Dent machine bases
The Z61 base for the Z60 dent machine
consists of: (7) Dent machine Base
(1) 1” x 40” curved rod
(2) 1-1/4” x 40” curved rod
(3) 1-1/4” x 36 curved rod
(3C) 2-3/8” ball
(5B) 1-1/16” ball
(4) Brake and 2 locks
(5) Mandrel clamp
(6) Counterweight
(8) Setting nut
2 3
4
6
1
3C
5B
8
5
7
4
6
11
8
15A
15B
15C
5
3C
7
5B
The Z61E European base for the Z60 dent
machine consists of:
(7) Dent Machine Base (6) Counterweight
(11) Adjustable Arm (8) Setting nut
(15A) 3” extension
(15B) 6” extension
(15C) 9” extension
(3C) 2-3/8” ball
(5B) 1-1/16” ball
(4) Brake and 2 locks
(5) Mandrel clamp
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The Z60 dent machine is the top portion of a
complete dent machine. There are two bottoms;
one for sousaphone work (Z61) and the other for
tuba work (Z61E). These bases are to do specific
low brass work depending on what is generally
used in your geographic area or what you prefer
working on.
If, you DO NOT INTEND to do low brass work,
other than the bell and straight portions of the
branches, we would recommend you using the new
Z61S Floor mount stand or the newest Z60S Bench
mount stand. These new stands hold the main Z60
frame that does most of the work, firmly and at the
proper height, for ease of operation.
If you call, Ferree’s will make either of these
stands to fit the operator. This way the Z60 will be
at the perfect height for you to be at your best. As a
rule of thumb, when you are standing up, your
elbow should line up with the main working rod.
The Z61 is outfitted with 3 steel rods that are
intended to do sousaphone branches. The Z61E is
outfitted with the new Z61-11 adjustable rod to do
tuba bottom bows. It is necessary, to do a good job,
to acquire the optional Z61-13S aluminum ball set.
If you are going to do both sousa and tuba work,
the most economical way to purchase the machine
is to order the Z61E base and add just the Z61-1
and Z61-2 rods from the Z61 setup.
Z61 BASE Z61E BASE
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Dent machine accessories
Z61-8 WINGED SETTING NUT
Much quicker and a great replacement winged
setting nut for mandrel clamp. Standard
equipment on new models.
Z61-8 Winged Setting Nut
Z61-9 FILL-IN BALLS
FOR Z60, Z61 and Z61E
These “balls” fill in between the balls that
come standard with the Z60 and Z61 setups.
Z61-9A, 1-1/4” ball, bayonet mount
Z61-9B, 1-1/2” ball, bayonet mount
Z61-9C, 2” ball, bayonet mount
Z61-9D, 2-7/8” ball, bayonet mount
Z61-11 ARTICULATED
TUBA ROD
This adjustable rod has
been standard equipment
on the Z61E since its first
day. It makes the Z61 into
a Z61E.
Z61-11 Articulated
Tuba Rod
HARD ALUMINUM Z61-13 BALLS
These new, larger hard aluminum balls are sized as
a continuation of our regular steel N80D & E round
ball sets. These balls are exclusively intended for
use with the Z61E dent machine and are NOT meant
to be hammered on. They provide a better fit for
maximum coverage to preserve contour under the
dented area while rolling out the dents. Our new Z6
synthetic lubricant mixed with your petroleum jelly
is MANDATORY when using these balls.
Z61-13S Set of 4, Hard Aluminum Balls
Z61-13A 2-3/4” Ball
Z61-13B 3” Ball
Z61-13C 3-1/4” Ball
Z61-13D 3-1/2” Ball
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*NEW* Z6 POLYLUBE
SYNTHETIC LUBRICANT
This lubricant is mandatory when using aluminum
balls! It makes all of the power discs work better
too. It’s important to use the NEW Z6 synthetic
lubricant in all friction producing actions. This stuff,
when mixed with YOUR petroleum jelly is
GREAT! It makes all your movements much easier;
burnishing, rubbing or contouring. It also tends not
to allow as much or any scratching of the raw brass
or a lacquered surface, and is very good with silver
plated surfaces too. Supplied in a 4 oz. can.
Z6 Polylube Synthetic Lubricant 4oz
Z6A Pint
Z6B Quart
*NEW* Z61-16 BASE VISE
A good rod vise to mount and use in the Z61’s
mandrel clamp.
Z61-16 Base Vise 10
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E90 TUNING SLIDE PLIERS
These are the finest tools on the market for
removing stubborn, corroded tuning slides on brass
instruments.
The process is very easy. Just fit the sharp edge of
the plier into the gap between the inner and outer
slide as far as possible. Set the safety screw so the
tubing can’t accidentally be crushed by hand
pressure. Then, by tapping on the opposite side of the
tool with a rawhide mallet, while applying pressure
to the handles the slide will break loose and move.
Penetrating oil, such as J88 Corrosion Cracker Oil,
should always be applied to the affected slide area
before any slide removal method is tried.
E90 Cornet Tuning Slide Removal Pliers
(Cornet-Trumpet)
E92 Baritone Tuning Slide Removal Pliers
(14-18mm)
E94 Sousaphone Tuning Slide Removal Pliers
(18-21mm)
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J88 “CORROSION CRACKER”
PENETRATING OIL
Our Ferree’s
Corrosion Cracker
Penetrating Oil is
unbelievable. We put
it on a cornet 1st
valve slide that had
been stuck for years.
After allowing it to
set overnight, the
slide was REMOVED BY HAND, using no tools
whatsoever. A recent scientific discovery reduces
surface tension so that this amazing solvent creeps
into openings as small as ONE MILLIONTH OF
AN INCH. Some parts can be loosened
immediately, others may require a little more time
for the oil to work its way to the full length. BUT…
it will work!
You can loosen valve and tuning slides, stuck or
slow moving woodwind keys and stack rods, nuts,
bolts, studs, screws, pulleys, shafts, bearings, pipe
threads, valve guides or any other corroded metal
parts. You can lubricate air driven tools, remove
rust, gummed oil and grease.
J88A 2oz (58 ml) Corrosion Cracker Oil
with a G23 Bench Oiler
J88B Refill of 1 pt (473 ml) Corrosion
Cracker oil
VISITORS
Loyal Ferree’s customer
Julian Bush (from Tasmania, AU) visits with
Katherine & Roger
VISITORS
Professor Emeritus of Music and Chairman
of Brass at MSU, Byron Autrey, visits
Ferree’s often.
N20 VALVE LAPPING BLOCKS
Used for “lapping-in” newly replaced or repaired
valves.
N20 Cornet/Trumpet, 5/8” (14.9mm)
N21 Small Baritone, 11/16” (17.5mm)
N22 Large Baritone, 3/4” (19mm)
N23 Small Bass, 15/16” (23.8mm)
N24 Large Bass, 1-1/16” (27mm)
N20-24 Set of 5 blocks listed above
N98 VALVE LAPPING MACHINE
The N98 Valve
Lapping Machine is
extremely useful
even if your shop
doesn’t rebuild
valves. After a bent
valve has been
straightened, and is
working, first be sure the valve guide or star is
removed. Then:
▪Install the valve stem in the chuck, included with a
chuck key so you can control the tightness.
▪Use about a 1/4” (6.4mm) diameter drop of L58
Ultra Smooth Lapping Compound and spread it all
over the valve.
▪As the valve turns in the motor, carefully work the
casing slowly back and forth over the valve from the
top and bottom ends of the casing.
▪Continue with this “lapping” process for about one
minute, then
▪Clean the valve thoroughly
Now you will find that although you have removed
only a minute amount of plating from the valve, the
valve has a nice ’broken in” feeling.
The machine is also very good to use for sanding
neck corks held on an E8 Sax Neck Holder.
N98 Valve Lapping Machine (66rpm)
(Available in 120 volts only)
BRASSWIND TOOLS
L58 ULTRA SMOOTH
LAPPING COMPOUND
This is a lapping compound made with a natural
abrasive. It may be safely used on brass without the
worry of any abrasive residue being left behind. The
extremely fine grit will polish the roughness out of
valve casings or tuning slides for smooth action.
Especially useful when used with the N58 Valve
Mandrels, the N28 Valve sleeves or the N98 Valve
Lapping Machine. The Lapping Compound should be
cleaned from the surface using Z10 Cold Cleaner.
1200 grit leaves nice monel appearing finish.
L58 Lapping Compound, 4 oz (113 g)
F10 DENT HAMMERS
For brass instrument
repair, including
saxophones and other
metal parts on
woodwinds. Five
different sizes, various
shapes for dent work.
The hammers are
available individually
or in a set of 5. The heads are hardened steel. The
handles are user friendly.
F10A Dent Hammer
F10B Dent Hammer
F10C Dent Hammer
F10D Dent Hammer
F10E Dent Hammer
F10S Set of 5 Dent Hammers
F10H Replacement Handle for Dent
Hammers
ITEM HEAD SIZE HEAD SIZE WIDTH
F10A 7/16” 1” 1-1/2”
F10B 9/16” 1-3/16” 1-7/8”
F10C 1/2” 1/2” 1”
F10D 3/4” 3/4” 1-1/8”
F10E 1-1/8” 1-1/8” 1-1/4”
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H90 PUMICE
Fine flour pumice for lapping and polishing.
H90 Pumice in 1 LB bags
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G7 MAGNETIC SCRIBER
This scriber has a tungsten carbide tip, with a
permanent magnet on the other end. The point
reverses for safety. Can be used to touch up
engraving or mark identifying numbers on tools,
motors and other property.
G7 Scriber with magnet
G7A Replacement Point
Brasswind tools
N57 BARREL TYPE
DENT BALL SETS
A set of 101 steel dent balls and 5 brass drivers.
Graduated in size from .250” (6.4mm)
thru .750” (19mm) in .005” (.127mm) steps.
Includes storage case. Drilled to accept most of
our cable tools, some may need further drilling.
N57G 101 Dent Balls, ground finish
(includes 5 drivers)
N57AG Indv. Balls, ground finish
(State Size)
N57GH 101 Dent Balls, 1/2 sizes, ground
finish
N57AGH Indv. Balls, 1/2 sizes,
ground finish (State Size)
N57C Case only for Ball sets
N57CD Double Case for both sets
N57D Set of 5 Drivers
N57GL *NEW* 25 Sizes in .010” grads. .760” to
1.000”
N57X Set of 4 dent balls, ground finish
.755, .760, .765, .770 *The N57X balls are not included in N57G set.
*The N57G comes in a case.
*The N57G & N57GH combo are available in the
N57CD case by request, which is suggested for ease of
use
*The N57GH is available in the N57CD case by
request for just the difference in cost.
N59 PENCIL MAGNET
Used to locate a dent ball in brass tubing.
N59 Pencil Magnet
N65 BARREL SHAPED
DENT BALL SET
A set of 10 barrel shaped dent balls are threaded to fit any Ferree dent rod that will hold the N80D or E
round dent balls. These rods include the N31, N32, N34, N67, N74
Dent Rods and N88 Sousa Hand Dent Rod. Adding the N65 barrel shaped balls to your shop dramatically increases the uses for all of the dent rods listed above.
The set, consists of 10 balls, ranging in size from 1.125” (28.6mm) thru 2.250” (57.2mm) in .125” (3.2mm) steps (1/2”-13 thread).
N65S Large Barrel Shaped Dent Ball Set of 10
N65A Indv. Balls (Specify Size)
A NOTE ON BALLS IN
HALF SIZE GRADUATIONS
These balls help provide a more precise fit,
because many new instruments are thinner than
they used to be, these in between sized balls
allow removal of dents without over expanding
the tubing.
They produce a better finish especially in the
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N84S WENDELL SCIENTIFIC
DENT BALL SET
The design of these unique balls comes from the
archives of the old Erick Brand Company. They were
called Wendel Scientific Dent Balls. The shape of the
balls resembles an old fashioned beehive or dome.
The tip is not round or oval, the shape is a
combination of curves that makes dents push up
easily but also leaves a flat area at the back of the ball
for dent hammer work.
The balls have a 1/2”-13 thread so they will screw
on your existing N31, N32, N33, N34, N67, N69 and
N74 dent rods. There are 6 balls in the set. The
diameters are 1”, 1-1/4”, 1-1/2”, 2”, 2-1/2”, and 3”.
These balls will work on saxophones, French horns,
trombones, baritones and basses. They are made from
high quality steel with a satin finish.
N84S Dent Ball set of 6
N84H Mounting Plate for N84S
N80 BALL TYPE DENT BALL SETS
These dent balls are designed spherically, so there
is no possibility of making
lateral ridges in the tubing.
Made of chrome steel with
a satin sandblast finish.
This finish has minute
pores which hold Vaseline
(or any other lubricant)
longer for easy use in
tubing.
N80A Individual Dent Balls from Set below.
(Specify Size)
N80AS Set of 3 balls in the sizes: 5/16” (7.9mm),
3/8” (9.5mm), 7/16” (11.1mm). Use on the
N54 Knuckle Tools, the N68 Right Angle
Mandrel and the N91B Tapered Mandrel
(10-24 thread).
N80B Individual Dent Balls from Set below.
(Specify Size)
N80BS Set of 5 balls in the sizes: 7/16” (11.1mm),
1/2” (12.7mm), 9/16” (14.3mm),
5/8” (14.9mm), 11/16” (17.5mm). Use on
N55 Knuckle Tools, the N73 Gooseneck
Rod and the N124 French Horn Dent
Rods (1/4”-24 thread).
N80C Individual Dent Balls from Set below.
(Specify Size)
N80CS Set of 6 balls in the sizes: 3/4” (19mm),
13/16” (20.6mm), 7/8” (22.2mm), 15/16”
(23.8mm), 1” (25.4mm), 1-1/16” (27mm).
Use on N31, N32, N33, N70, N71, N74
Dent rods and the N72 Body Bow dent
Remover (3/8”-16 thread).
N80D Individual Dent Balls from Set below.
N80DS Set of 4 balls in the sizes:
1-1/8” (28.6mm), 1-1/4” (31.8mm),
1-3/8” (34.9mm), 1-1/2” (38.1mm). Use
N31, N32, N33, N34, N67, N69, N74 Dent
Rods and the N88 Sousa Hand Dent
Rod (1/2”-13 thread).
N80E Individual Dent Balls from Set below.
(Specify Size)
N80ES Set of 4 balls in the sizes:
1-3/4” (44.5mm), 2” (50.8mm),
2-1/4” (57.2mm), 2-1/2” (63.5mm). Used
on the same dent rods as the N80D set,
but has larger sized balls (1/2”-13 thread).
N82 DENT BALL MOUNTNG PLATE
Steel plate with threaded bolts attached to receive
all balls listed in the N80A thru N80E sets. A good
storage rack that can be hung on the wall or fastened
to the bench.
N82 Dent Ball Mounting Plate
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N62 LARGER BARREL TYPE DENT
BALL SETS
The larger sets listed below greatly increase your
work range. The regular sets increase
in .025” (.635mm) steps. The half size sets allow for
much finer work if used with the regular sets. The
combination cuts the size of range between balls
to .0125” (.3175mm). Pre-drilled to accept all of our
cable tools.
REGULAR SIZE SETS N62A Indv. balls from set below
N62AS 20 balls, .025” (.64mm) steps. .775”
(19.7mm) thru .1250” (31.8mm)
N63A Indv. Balls from set below
N63AS 20 balls, .025” (.64mm) steps. 1.275-1.750”
N64A Indv. balls from set below
N64AS 20 balls, .025” (.64mm) steps. 1.775”-2.250”
*NEW* HALF SIZE SETS
(Half sizes for the sets listed above)
N62B Indv. balls from set below
N62BS 20 balls, .025” (.64mm) steps. .7625
(19.4mm) thru 1.2375” (31.4mm)
N63B Indv. balls from set below
N63BS 20 balls, .025” (.64mm) steps. 1.2625”
(32.1mm) thru 1.7375” (44.1mm)
N64B Indv. balls from set below
N64BS 20 balls, .025” (.64mm) steps. 1.7625”
(44.8mm) thru 2.2375” (56.8mm)
*NEW* N89 ROD
THREAD ADAPTORS
Our threaded adaptors will help you when you
have a ball with a 1/2” hole that you want to fit on a
rod with 3/8” threads or screw a 3/8” threaded ball
on a rod with 1/2” threads. These adaptors will keep
continuity of size.
N89A Converts 3/8” to Hold 1/2” Balls
N89B Converts 1/2” to Hold 3/8” Balls
*NEW* P86 PRITCHARD CABLE
SYSTEM
The P86 Pritchard Cable System is a modification
of the P84 Tuba cable System developed by Bill
Pritchard many years ago to use the cable system with
the medium N62, N63 and N64 sized balls for bar-
itone and euphonium sized tubing. *2-7 foot long nylon cables with T handles
*4-threaded steel driver balls
*4- different length of stroke cables
The threaded steel
driver balls are made
in four sizes . The
process is to use the
largest driver ball you
can get through the
tube as it will be the
one that drives the
work ball back out.
The stroke cables are the cables that go between the
driver balls and that hold the work ball. The work ball
is moved by pulling the draw cables back and forth.
When the draw cable is sharply pulled, the driver
ball strikes the work ball to move it under the dent
and after the work is done the other driver ball strikes
the work ball on the other side to remove it. The driv-
er balls are controlled by your pulling one of the draw
cables in a sharp motion, either way.
The length of the stroke cable is determined by the
length of the ball and the dent itself. The swivel
makes the system easy to use. The swivel helps keep
the cables from getting twisted and tangled when
screwing the tool together or changing ball sizes.
P86 Pritchard Cable System
P81 TRADITIONAL BARREL
DENT BALL SET
Barrel type dent balls made of solid steel
predrilled to accept our cable tools. These balls
bridge between the N64A and the P82 wooden
tuba balls. Maintains .025” (.64mm) graduation.
#1 - 2.275” #2 - 2.300”
#3 - 2.325” #4 - 2.350”
#5 - 2.375” #6 - 2.400”
#7 - 2.425” #8 - 2.450”
#9 - 2.475”
P81S Set of 9 Dent Balls
P81 Individual ball - state size 15
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P82 LIGHTWEIGHT
TUBA DENT BALLS
In the universal search to find better methods
to do better work, Ferree’s developed this
system of lightweight wooden dent balls with a
center of steel, covering about the middle third
of the ball area; providing a nice large work ar-
ea. (U.S. patent #4727745)
In the history of brass repair, many materials
have been tried for making good workable dent
balls. In every instance, it was determined that
only steel was satisfactory for the best results.
However, when you are dealing with dent
balls of this large a proportion, weight becomes
an issue. Steel balls this size would be
unusable. Hence, Cliff’s lightweight woodies.
A Note On Pricing For example all of the balls listed under P82A
(size 2-1/2” thru 2-7/8”) are priced the same,
the price in the price list is for EACH
INDIVIDUAL SIZED BALL. only. A complete
set is available as P82S.
P82A NO. 1-13 Tuba Dent Balls 2-1/2” thru
2-7/8” (63.5mm thru 73mm)
P82B NO. 14-26 Tuba Dent Balls 2-29/32
thru 3-9/32” (73.8mm thru 83.3mm)
P82C NO. 27-39 Tuba Dent Balls 3-5/16”
thru 3-11/16” (84.1mm thru 93.7mm)
P82D NO. 40-52 Tuba Dent Balls 3-23/32”
thru 4-3/32” (94.5mm thru 104mm)
P82E NO. 53-65 Tuba Dent Balls 4-1/8”
thru 4-1/2” (104.8mm thru 114.3mm)
P82F NO. 66-73 Tuba Dent Balls 4-9/16”
thru 5” (115.9mm thru 12.7mm)
P82S Complete Set of all 73 of the P82 Dent
Balls
P82B-25 3-1/4”
P82B-26 3-9/32”
P82C-27 3-5/16” P82C-28 3-11/32”
P82C-29 3-3/8”
P82C-30 3-13/32”
P82C-31 3-7/16” P82C-32 3-15/32”
P82C-33 3-1/2”
P82C-34 3-17/32”
P82C-35 3-9/16” P82C-36 3-19/32”
P82C-37 3-5/8”
P82C-38 3-21/32”
P82C-39 3-11/16” P82D-40 3-23/32”
P82D-41 3-3/4”
P82D-42 3-25/32”
P82D-43 3-13/16” P82D-44 3-27/32”
P82D-45 3-7/8”
P82D-46 3-29/32”
P82D-47 3-15/16” P82D-48 3-31/32”
P82D-49 4”
P82D-50 4-1/32”
P82D-51 4-1/16” P82D-52 4-3/32”
P82E-53 4-1/8”
P82E-54 4-5/32”
P82E-55 4-3/16” P82E-56 4-7/32”
P82E-57 4-1/4”
P82E-58 4-9/32”
P82E-59 4-5/16” P82E-60 4-11/32”
P82E-61 4-3/8”
P82E-62 4-13/32”
P82E-63 4-7/16” P82E-64 4-15/32”
P82E-65 4-1/2”
P82F-66 4-9/16”
P82F-67 4-5/8”
P82F-68 4-11/16”
P82F-69 4-3/4”
P82F-70 4-13/16”
P82F-71 4-7/8” P82F-72 4-15/16”
P82F-73 5”
TUBA DENT BALLS NUMBER AND SIZE
Item # Size P82A-1 2-1/2” P82A-2 2-17/32”
P82A-3 2-9/16”
P82A-4 2-19/32”
P82A-5 2-5/8” P82A-6 2-21/32”
P82A-7 2-11/16”
P82A-8 2-23/32”
P82A-9 2-3/4” P82A-10 2-25/32”
P82A-11 2-13/16”
P82A-12 2-27/32”
P82A-13 2-7/8” P82B-14 2-29/32”
P82B-15 2-15/16
P82B-16 2-31/32”
P82B-17 3” P82B-18 3-1/32”
P82B-19 3-1/16”
P82B-20 3-3/32”
P82B-21 3-1/8”
P82B-22 3-5/32”
P82B-23 3-3/16”
P82B-24 3-7/32”
TUBA DENT BALLS NUMBER AND SIZE
CHART IN METRIC
Item # Size P82A-1 64.50mm P82A-2 64.29mm
P82A-3 65.09mm
P82A-4 65.88mm
P82A-5 66.68mm P82A-6 67.47mm
P82A-7 68.26mm
P82A-8 69.05mm
P82A-9 69.85mm
P82A-10 70.64mm
P82A-11 71.44mm
P82A-12 72.23mm
P82A-13 73.03mm P82B-14 73.82mm
P82B-15 74.61mm
P82B-16 75.40mm
P82B-17 76.20mm P82B-18 76.99mm
P82B-19 77.79mm
P82B-20 78.58mm
P82B-21 79.38mm P82B-22 80.17mm
P82B-23 80.96mm
P82B-24 81.75mm
P82D-49 10.16cm
P82D-50 10.24cm
P82D-51 10.32cm P82D-52 10.40cm
P82E-53 10.48cm
P82E-54 10.56cm
P82E-55 10.64cm P82E-56 10.72cm
P82E-57 10.80cm
P82E-58 10.87cm
P82E-59 10.95cm P82E-60 11.03cm
P82E-61 11.11cm
P82E-62 11.19cm
P82E-63 11.27cm P82E-64 11.35cm
P82E-65 11.43cm
P82F-66 11.59cm
P82F-67 11.75cm P82F-68 11.90cm
P82F-69 12.06cm
P82F-70 12.22cm
P82F-71 12.38cm P82F-72 12.54cm
P82F-73 12.70cm
P82B-25 82.55mm
P82B-26 83.34mm
P82C-27 84.14mm P82C-28 84.93mm
P82C-29 85.73mm
P82C-30 86.52mm
P82C-31 87.31mm P82C-32 88.10mm
P82C-33 88.90mm
P82C-34 89.69mm
P82C-35 90.49mm P82C-36 91.28mm
P82C-37 92.08mm
P82C-38 92.87mm
P82C-39 93.66mm P82D-40 9.45cm
P82D-41 9.53cm
P82D-42 9.60cm
P82D-43 9.69cm P82D-44 9.76cm
P82D-45 9.84cm
P82D-46 9.92cm
P82D-47 10.00cm P82D-48 10.08cm
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P84 TUBA DENT REMOVAL
CABLE SYSTEM
Designed to be
used with the P82
Lightweight Tuba
Dent balls, this
system consists of:
*2- 7 foot long nylon covered cables
*2- cable gripping aluminum handles
*5- threaded steel driver balls
*4- different length stroke cables
The handles are designed to slide up and down the
cable. When squeezed, they grip. They are strongly
constructed of aluminum and delrin, they won’t come
off the cable, unless you disassemble them.
The threaded drivers are made in 5 sizes. Use the
heaviest driver ball you can get into the tube, which
will be the one that drives the work ball back out. It
takes 2 driver balls, 1 to drive it in and 1 to drive it
out.
The stroke cables are the cables that go between the
driver balls and hold the work ball. The length of the
stroke cable is determined by the length of the ball
and the dent itself.
The swivel makes the system easy to use. The
swivel helps keep the cables from getting twisted and
tangled when screwing together.
P84 Tuba Dent Removal System
H40 LEAD MELTING LADLE
Heavy 3/16” (4.75mm) formed steel ladle with
16” (40.6cm) long handle. For melting lead jaws
and lead pigs, or re-melting patch forming lead
block. Holds ample lead for filling any small
instrument tubing to before bending.
H40 Lead Melting Ladle
*NEW* P83 ROD TAYLOR
CABLE SET
Named for Rod Taylor of Taylor’s Band and
Orchestra in Akron, OH.
Rod pioneered using the larger P82 Wood balls, in
similar fashion to the way we have all used the
smaller steel balls for many years.
Several years ago, we made him a special cable so
that you could “tunk” the balls in a little further and
after the work is done, you can “tunk” the ball back
out very easily. If you hang the right weight driver
balls onto the cable properly, the natural strength or
tension of the cable will keep the balls suspended in
the air; so that they don't bang on the inside of the
bore.
There are 4 cables in the P83S set, 6” , 7”, 8” and
9” in length, so that you can use the method over the
entire series of large barrel balls, including the steel
ones, which are smaller than the wooden P82’s.
There are also two threaded brass retainers, one
for each end of the cable to keep everything
contained and make it faster for assembly and
disassembly, when changing ball sizes.
P83S Rod Taylor Cable Set
P83-6 6” Cable
P83-7 7” Cable
P83-8 8” Cable
P83-9 9” Cable
P83R Cable end only
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G41 2 SIZES OF TROMBONE
BUMPER REMOVERS
Easiest possible meth-
od for removing stuck
cork and felt bumpers
from the cork barrel.
Our Trombone Bumper
Removers specifically
designed for this job.
Slip the tool over the
inside slide, force the tip into the old felt or cork with
a twisting motion. Now, you may more easily with-
draw the old bumper.
G41A For Tenor Trombone
G41B For Bass Trombone
N51 MOUTHPIECE ARBORS
Polishing mouth-
pieces was never
easier than when
using these handy
arbors to spin the
mouthpiece in your
bench motor using F4
Silvo silver cleaner.
Also works as a man-
drel to round out and
remove dents out of the mouthpiece shanks. Silvo
polishes the mouthpiece to look like new...no fine
scratches like after scratch brushing.
N51A Mouthpiece Arbor for Cornet or French
Horn
N51B Mouthpiece Arbor for Trumpet/
Trombone or Baritone
N51C Mouthpiece Arbor for Sousaphone
N51S Set of N51A, B and C
Brasswind tools
G32 TROMBONE SLIDE
REMOVER COLLARS
The Trombone Slide Remover Collars are now
made with two size openings. The G32A set
is .600” (15.2mm) to fit regular trombones and the
G32B is .656” (16.7mm) for bass trombones. Both
sets consist of two tapered collars and one straight
wedge collar. The two tapered collars are inserted in
the crack between the threads and the nut on opposite
sides of the frozen joint. When pressed toward each
other they grow in thickness, forcing the bell section
apart from the slide section. If there is too much
space in the crack after the two tapered collars are
inserted, the straight wedge can be inserted as a shim.
Press together by hand, by tapping gently with a
rawhide mallet or by gently pressing in a vise.
G32A Slide Removal Collars for tenor Trombone
G32B Slide Removal Collars for Bass Trombone
N15 MOUTHPIECE
SHANK ARBOR
The N15 Mouthpiece Shank Arbor is a stepped
and tapered steel shaft for rounding out the
different mouthpiece shanks. It will fit all sizes brass
instrument mouthpieces.
N15 Mouthpiece Shank Arbor
G35 TROMBONE CORK
BARREL SPACERS
This is a set of 3 brass wedges for aligning the
inner slide of a trombone with the cork barrel. Each
of the 3 sections has identical scribed reference
marks to aid in perfect alignment of the inside tube to
the cork barrel.
G35 Trombone Cork Barrel Spacer Tools,
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P56 FRENCH HORN DENT BALL
DRIVER/RETRIEVER MARCHING BRASS INSTRUMENTS
Imagine taking
the dents out of
the tapered tubing
of a French horn,
from the bell flare
to the valve
section, without
unsoldering the
instrument! The need to realign the braces and
reassemble the horn is eliminated. The time needed
for dent work in these areas of the horn is a fraction
of what it used to be. The P56 can also be used with
marching brass instruments.
The P56 shares many of the same features, and
operates the same way as the P50 for cornets. The
big difference is that the P56 comes apart in
segments so that the length can be changed. Altering
the tool length allows the Repairman to reach any
damaged area while still enjoying precision
placement of the ball. (US Patent 4727744)
P56 Complete Kit for French Horn Bells
P56A 26-1/2” handle only with two stroke
cables, a small and a large w/ brass
balls. P56 Segments may be purchased individually and
vary in length from 5” to 7”
P56B Ball Segment B
P56C Ball Segment C
P56D Ball Segment D
P56E Ball Segment E
P56F Ball Segment F
P56G Ball Segment G
P56H Ball Segment H
P56J Replacement cable that holds the balls
for the P56A handle.
P56X Extension handle. With this handle, the
P56 can be used with the O28 French
Horn jig.
P56-SM Small Stroke Cable
P56-LG Large Stroke Cable
P56U Update for P56—Send in old handle.
Segments B-F work with P56-LG large stroke cable
which is used with the N62 or N63 balls.
Segments G-H work with P56-SM small stroke cable
which is used with the N57 balls.
Brasswind tools
*NEW* P57 ‘HOOK-BACK’ TOOL
A DRIVER/RETRIEVER FOR
FRENCH HORN
Another “ball centered cable” tool. This tool
offers more power and flexibility for French horn
dents in the hand grip area than ever before. It con-
sists of the new P57A Power Handle, the necessary
ball segments and a special 5” stroke cable. You use
this tool with the N62AS(.775” to 1.250”) and/or
N62BS ball sets. Then, to get smaller
than .775”(19.7mm) you have to use your N57G set
which is .750” (19.0mm) and smaller. You may
want to use the N57X four ball set as blenders. All
P56 segments may be used with this tool also.
P57 Driver/Retriever for French Horns
P57A Handle Assembly
*NEW* P53 TROMBONE
DENTBALL
DRIVER/RETRIEVER
This tool is great for removing abrasion dents or
ping dents in the bottom bow of a trombone
without taking it apart. It also allows for a little
“English” on the ball to hold it to the dent even
though the ball is .010” or .015”- too small due to
the connection ring and hand slide ferrule soldering,
which shrinks the tubing leading to the bottom bow
disallowing a larger, proper ball. Not for “dead end”
smashes, which require removing the bow,
bowguard or cap and possibly annealing of the tube.
P53 Trombone Dent Ball Driver/Retriever
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DENT BALL HAMMERS
Trombone/Baritone & Cornet/Trumpet
Although alike in appearance and principle to the
other Dent Ball Driver/Retrievers, the P54 and P55
work slightly differently. The steel dent balls do not
attach to the cable as they do on the P50, P52 and
P56. The P54 and P55 are used strictly to drive the
dent ball in and out of the tuning slide. This takes the
place of shaking a driver
behind the dent ball and
possibly placing a lot of little
dents in the slide from the
inside. (US Patent #4727744)
Use N57G dent balls.
P54 Trombone and
Baritone Dent Ball
Hammer
P54A Replacement
Cable
P55 Cornet and
Trumpet Dent Ball
Hammer
P55A Replacement Cable
P58 SAX NECK DRIVER
This tool removes
dents from between
where the rod and ball
stop coming in from
both ends in a tenor sax
neck. You can knock
out dents as easily as
on any baritone or
French horn, and quick.
P58 Sax Neck Driver only
P58C Set of 6 dent balls: .760 thru .860
P58D Set of 6 dent balls: .770 thru .870
Brasswind tools
P51 TUBA MOUTHPIPE DENT
BALL DRIVER/RETRIEVER
This tool simplifies tuba mouthpipe dent removal
on American style tubas without requiring
unsoldering and removal of the mouthpipe tube.
To use the tool, remove the driver first. Then
insert the whole unit into the mouthpipe through the
mouthpiece receiver. The threaded end of the cable
will drop through into the valve casing. Next, slide
one, two, three, etc… dent balls on the cable and
attach the largest driver ball that will fit into the
mouthpipe. Lubricate the dent balls with J88, Z6 or
similar lubricant. Feed the dent balls and driver into
the mouthpipe with your fingers. Do not try to pull
them into the mouthpipe with the cable as they may
mar the port edge. With a snapping back and forth
motion drive the dent balls through the dent. To
remove the dent balls use a back and forth
motion with the flexible driver, which will push
them into the valve casing. The procedure is
repeated as often as required to remove the dent or
dents. Does not work on short action valves.
P51 Tuba Mouthpipe Dent Ball Driver
Retriever
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All versions of Ferree’s exclusive “centered
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Patent #4727744.
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~REPAIR TIP~ French Horn Stringing...It is important to
remember when stringing a rotor valve; that the
strings do not touch; as that increases wear and
binding up etc. They may work, despite this, but, try
to have them NOT touch; sometimes you can
achieve this by bending the angled, strung arm up or
down. On occasion, you have to bend the arm
toward or away from the stop arm. We call this,.
“string over” or “string under” as to where the
strings wind up.
Brasswind tools
*NEW* P50 DENT BALL HOLDER
DRIVER/RETRIEVER
No other dent ball holding dent tool can give you
the control and speed that this tool delivers. It is so
innovative that it is patented. The tool is designed
to be used with the N57G and N57GH barrel-type
dent ball sets. The outstanding features of this tool
are its ability to place the ball exactly where you
want it and then, retrieve it quickly, after use.
There is no need to unsolder the bell. This is a
precision designed and engineered tool.
The P50 Dent Ball Driver/Retriever consists of a
chromed steel handle connected to several nylon
balls on a cable. These balls are held stationary by
a round steel driver. Next comes the stroke cable, a
short length of cable with a threaded fitting
attached to the cable end. The kit includes two
brass balls which screw onto the threaded cable
fitting attached to the cable end. These brass balls
hold the dent ball on the stroke cable. The new
longer sleeve is provided to protect the inside bore
from scratching. A complete set of instructions
comes with the tool. An older set of dent balls may
be drilled out easily with a #29 drill bit. Be sure to
protect the ball surface when drilling them out.
(US Patent #4727744)
P50 For Cornets and Trumpets
P50A Replacement Cable
P50B Replacement Sleeve, polyvinyl
P52 DENT BALL DRIVER/
RETRIEVER FOR CYLINDRICAL
TUBING AND FRENCH HORN
TUNING SLIDES
This model of
the Dent Ball
Driver/Retriever is
designed to be
used in the
irregular shaped
French horn
tuning slides.
However, many Repairmen
have told us the tool is def-
initely not limited to tuning
slides on French horns. It
works very well for any
instruments that have
cylindrical tubing as well as
cornet mouthpipes.
P52 Driver/Retriever
for French Horn
Tuning Slides
P52A Replacement Cable
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VISITORS
Ray Bennett, (owner of McClellan’s Music
House in Buffalo, NY) along with Lynn
Harbold (Repairman at McClellan’s) visit
with Gary Ferree.
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BRASSwind tools
N83 ROLLER BALLS Friction Free Dent Balls
In normal dent removal there is a considerable
amount of friction between the ball and the surface
being worked upon. That is why many repairmen
coat the dent balls with Vaseline...the less friction the
better. This is especially true as you start working
with the larger balls in order to do baritones, some
marching brass, tubas, souses, etc…
We have taken 4 balls, sized 1, 1-1/2, 2 and 2
-1/2” (25.4, 38.1, 50.8, 63.5mm) and fit them with
roller bearings. Two high quality bearings for each
ball. Then we adapted them so they would screw onto
the end of a standard dent rod. The largest three have
1/2-13 threads and the smallest has 3/8-16 thread.
These roller balls will roll, rather than slide, as you
work the dent out. With little or no friction between
the ball and the brass, you will be able to do more
delicate work, and do it with less effort.
The tool works great on back bows, straight and
curved tubing.
N83A Roller Ball-Size 1” (25.4mm)
N83B Roller Ball-Size 1-1/2” (38.1mm)
N83C Roller Ball-Size 2” (50.8mm)
N83D Roller Ball-Size 2-1/2” (63.5mm)
N83S Set of all 4 Roller Balls
*NEW* N29S SPECIAL
DENT BALL SET
These specially produced balls are not a typical
spherical or barrel type ball. These are for odd places
you are sometimes faced with. Some are egg shaped,
some are semi-elliptical, all are very usable.
N29S Set of 6 Special Shaped Balls
N29A-F Individual Ball
N48 TROMBONE VENTURI RODS
These two rods make removing the trombone
venturi much easier. Slide the rod down inside the
slide tube on the mouthpiece side. The rod is tapered
to fit the venturi. Put the end of the rod in a vise and
heat the venturi solder joint. Use a twisting motion to
pull the venturi tube.
N48A Tenor Trombone Venturi Rod
N48B Bass Trombone Venturi Rod
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~REPAIR TIP~ Better Dent Work Using Your Dent Hammer…
Normally, you would use round balls (N80D’s or E’s)
screwed on 5/8” or 3/4” rods like N31’s or a N74 mounted
in a vise with a V-Block to form the tubing around. With
this setup you would use a F10A or B dent hammer to
burnish and push the metal back to a nice cylindrical form.
You are not supposed to hammer, directly ON a ball. You
use the ball as a form or mandrel and then hammer right
next to the ball radius; essentially making the ball a
hammer or form , from the inside out.
~REPAIR TIP~ Better Dent Work Using Your Dent Hammer…
Remember, the more you hammer direct, the thinner and
harder and larger the metal gets and work hardening
sometimes creates cracks. You may have to anneal, and
that gets messy with all the posts and sometimes tone
holes. But, if you label everything and draw some pictures
you will probably be okay, anyway, lacking a Z60 and
either a Z61, 61E Base or a 61S Stand and some toys, of
course. Then, the dents just kind of roll out. There are
times however, that you must anneal BEFORE using even
the dent machine.
Brasswind tools
*NEW* L12 HEAVY DUTY POST
PUSHER/DENT PULLER
New, dual use tool. It
can “tunk” a post back
into adjustment to save
cutting and/or
swedging. You can also
use it for raising basic
rounded dents, by
soldering it into the dent and then using the
built in hammer for pulling the dent up to the
same plain or level (on the order of the L13
slide hammer. This tool has one removable
brass end and the other end is concaved. The
length is approximately 14” long. The shaft is
1/4” diameter steel and the heavy brass sliding
weight is a full 1” diameter.
L12 Heavy Duty Post Pusher/Dent Puller
P2-10 DOUBLE HANDLE AND
CONE SHAPED ROLLERS
Unlike burnishers,
these double handle
rollers and cone shaped
rollers roll as you use
them. With little or no
friction between the roll-
er and the brass, you
will be able to do more
delicate work and do it
with less effort. It
reduces the possibility
of scratching the lacquer
or even damaging the
material itself.
P2 3/8” Radius Double-Handle Roller
P3 1/2” Radius Double-Handle Roller
P4 3-1/2” Flat Double-Handle Roller
P5 1-5/8” Radius Double-Handle Roller
P6 6-1/2” Radius Double-Handle Roller
P7 11-1/2” Radius Double-Handle Roller
P8 7/8” Dia. Cone Shaped Roller(24” hndl)
P9 1” Dia. Cone Shaped Roller(24” handle)
P10 1-1/8” Dia. Cone Shaped Roller(24” hndl)
*NEW* P14-16 CONTOURED
BELL ROLLERS
These new “Contour Series” bell rollers were
designed for removing bell dents and re-contouring
the profile for specific types of instruments.
P14 Roller for cornet and trumpet
P15 Roller for trombone, flugelhorn,
baritone and euphonium
P16 Roller for French horn and tuba
(newer style with smaller diameter
bell) 23
P11 & P12 DENT ROLLERS
Our P12 Extra Long Dent Roller has a
1-1/4” (31.8mm) outside diameter with roller length
of 12” (305mm). The extra length makes it excellent
for larger belled instruments. The total length is
22” (559mm).
P11 7” Roller
P12 12” Extra Long Dent Roller
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N56 TAPERED MOUTHPIPE
CABLE KIT
This is a system
which greatly simpli-
fies the removal of
dents from tapered
mouthpipes. It allows
the Repairmen to
drive and retrieve a
dent ball from areas
that were previously very difficult to reach, if not
impossible.
The kit is made from high quality, galvanized,
industrial cable covered with tough nylon tubing.
The cable has a threaded connection in the middle of
its length. This connection allows the cable to be
split into two pieces so the Repairmen can put a
different dent ball on the cable without removing the
cable from the horn. The N56 Tapered Mouthpiece
Cable Kit is a must for all brass repair shops. The
N56 when fully assembled is 90” long. Use N57G
and/or N57GH dent balls.
N56 Tapered Mouthpipe Cable Kit
N56A Cable Extension, 12” (305mm)
N56B Cable Extension, 18” (457mm)
N49 TRUMPET MOUTHPIPE
DENT ROD
Now, the dent
balls can be inserted
and removed into the
trumpet mouthpipe in
a quick and precise
way, without using
the “shake the dent
ball into place using a
driver and then try to shake it back out with another
driver” method.
Since the bell flare usually blocks the entrance to
the horn from the large end of the tapered
mouthpipe, it is necessary to go into the small end.
You can do this to some extent with a N91B rod
and the smallest a N80A ball, but you are limited
because of the venturi. With this tool, you pull the
ball into place, do your work and then push it back
out (use N57 balls on page 13).
N49 Trumpet Mouthpipe Dent Rod
N86 TRUMPET MOUTHPIPE
DENT ROLLER
The N86 Trumpet
Mouthpipe Dent Roller Kit
consists of two parts: (1)
The two-headed dent roller
and (2) the tapered
mandrel with a stop
sleeve. The two headed mandrel accomplishes
several things. The curvature of the working
surfaces of the roller works harmoniously with the
curvature of the specially designed, floating, tapered
mandrel. The other end of this mandrel works
terrifically to take a dent out of a straight tuning
slide for cornet, French horn, trumpet and
mellophone. Since you will be applying equal
pressure almost all the way around the mouthpipe,
there is very little chance of producing egg shaped
tubing If properly done. Also, the long mandrel
inside the tubing gives you the leverage to work
easier and retain more control. It has been said that
this tool not only takes out dents, it actually
remanufactures the mouthpipe. Here’s how to use it: * Place the two headed dent roller in a strong vise * Remove the mouthpipe from the trumpet
* Clean off solder and any other debris. * Slip the mandrel into the trumpet mouthpipe * Position the sliding sleeve so that the mouthpipe is
against the sleeve and slightly loose on the mandrel. * Using the knurled screw, lock it in place so the mouthpipe cannot move up and wedge itself tightly on
the mandrel. The end of the trumpet mouthpipe will push against the edge of the sleeve while you are using
the tool. The mouthpipe must float at least by 1/4” laterally. * Place the mouthpipe, with the mandrel inside,
between the rollers and apply side pressure to push the mouthpipe against the rollers. * Push the mouthpipe and mandrel back and forth
between the rollers (while still placing pressure). Rotate this mouthpipe/mandrel constantly and the dent
will be removed. For best results use both hands, one at each end of the rod.
N86 Trumpet Mouthpipe Dent Roller Kit
BRASSWIND TOOLS
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Brasswind tools
G88 FERREE’S
MOUTHPICE PULLER
Pulls out any stuck or frozen cornet, trumpet,
mellophone, alto horn, flugelhorn, French horn,
trombone, tuba or sousaphone mouthpiece in
seconds.
On the improved G88 Mouthpiece Puller, Ferree’s
has replaced the adjustment knob that held the arms
against the mouthpiece with an automatic locking
lug which actually forces the arms tight against the
mouthpiece as pressure is applied by turning the “T”
handle. So now the “T” handle is the only thing to
turn. See website for instructions.
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G88 Ferree’s Mouthpiece Puller
G88C Cradle Replacement
G89 Auto Locking Lug
*NEW* L42 DENT ROD HOLDING VISE
This re-designed, 2nd generation,
heavy-duty, adjustable rod holder vise works
with all your tapered mandrels and your var-
ious threaded rods and balls. Also great us-
ing the “re-bounding” method. Has new thru
bolt tightening handle and 3 angle adjust-
ment. Addition of the 3 preset angle differ-
ences make this a most effective way to use
your mandrels, flex rods and any special sax
rods you may have.
Cheaper than a good heavy duty vise and
does a better job for holding rods, because it
was designed specifically for doing both
brass and woodwind instruments dent work
using that method.
The L42 does not require a V-block.
L42 Dent Rod Holding Vise
N40 EXPANDABLE SOUSAPHONE
SLIDE DENT TOOLS
5/8” (15.9mm) for Eb and small BBb
sousaphones and tubas. Also trombone tuning
slides.
N40 Small Expandable Sousa Dent Tool
11/16” (17.5mm) for standard model BBb
sousaphones and tubas.
N42 Medium Expandable Sousa Dent Tool
3/4” (19mm) for extra large sousaphones and large
tubas.
N44 Large Expandable Sousa Dent Tool
13/16” (20.6mm) for extra large tubas.
N46 Extra Large Expandable Sousa Dent Tool
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N5-N7 EXTRA LONG RIGHT
ANGLE EXPANDER
This tool was manufactured as an answer to
requests from Repairmen. It has several advantages
over the standard length expander
1. Gives access to tuning slide areas that are
difficult to reach.
2. Help prevent scratching of other tubing next to
tuning slides.
3. Our standard right angle expander is 3” long.
These tools are 12” long.
N5 Extra Long Right Angle Expander
7/16” (11.1mm)
N6 Extra Long Right Angle Expander
1/2” (12.7mm)
N7 Extra Long Right Angle Expander
9/16” (14.3mm)
N5 shown with N35 underneath.
Brasswind tools
SMALL RIGHT ANGLE TOOL
For cornets,
trumpets, French
horns and some
mellophones.
Makes 3rd valve
slides operational
on cornets and
trumpets, for easy
use of the finger ring. 7/16” (11.1mm).
N35 Small Angle Expandable Dent Tool
N36 MEDIUM RIGHT ANGLE TOOL
For mellophones,
small bore valve
trombones, large
bore cornets,
flugelhorns.
1/2” (12.7mm)
N36 Medium Right Angle Expandable Tool
N37 LARGE RIGHT ANGLE TOOL
For baritones, valve trombones. 9/16” (14.3mm)
N37 Large Right Angle Expandable Dent
Tool
O8 FRENCH HORN
POLISHING JIG
Designed to hold a French horn during hand
sanding, polishing or soldering.
O8 French Horn Polishing Jig
N35 RIGHT ANGLE EXPANDERS
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Brasswind tools
DENT RODS
N30 Sousa Bell Jack. Adjustable to
straighten sousaphone bell tenons,
especially on fiberglass sousaphones
which bend even easier.
N31 3ft (.91mm) straight, 5/8” (15.9mm) rod
for use on baritones, sousaphones and
with the N81 sax dent balls. Also uses
N80CS, N80DS and N80ES balls.
N31A 3 ft (.91mm) straight, 5/8” (15.9mm) rod,
bent on C ball end for use in Alto sax
bows.
N31B 3 ft (.91mm) straight, 5/8” (15.9mm) rod,
bent on D/E rod end for use on Tenor sax
bows.
N32 2 ft (61cm) “S” curve, 5/8” (15.9mm) rod
for use on saxophones, baritones and
sousaphones. Uses N80CS, N80DS and
N80ES balls.
N33 4 ft (1.22m) small ends curved, 3/4”
(19mm) rod for saxophones,
baritones and sousaphones. Uses N80CS,
N80D and N80E balls.
N34 3-1/2”(1.07m) “S” curve, 3/4”(19mm)
diameter rod. Reaches extra far into
(continued)
sousaphones. Threaded for N80DS
and N80ES balls. Has a plate on one
end to help prevents slipping under
heavy pressure.
N67 3 ft. (.91m) “S” curve, 5/8” (15.9mm)
diameter rod for baritones, basses.
Uses N80DS and N80ES sets of balls.
N69 5 ft. (1.52m) “S” curve, 3/4”
(19.0mm) diameter rod for
baritones, sousaphones and recording
basses. Uses N80DS and N80ES sets of
balls.
N74 4 ft (1.22m) straight, 3/4” (19mm)
threaded on one end for N80D and N80E
balls for sax bells, baritones and
sousaphones tapered and threaded on
the other end for use with N80CS balls
for sax body.
N88 Sousaphone Dent Rod Short, finely
knurled hand held dent rod.
6” (152mm) long. For working inside
sousaphones with your arm when the
instruments not disassembled. Takes
N80DS and N80ES sets of balls.
N71 N32
N67
N70
N69
N31
N31A
N31B
N33
N74
N34
N88
N30
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F65 HAND TUBING SHRINKER
For shrinking the end
of tubing or crooks
when they do not fit
exactly into slides or
ferrules. The tool has a
very slight taper. It will
not over-shrink
tubing, but is designed
to give the minor
shrinkage necessary for precise fit of tubing, crooks
and slides.
F65 Hand Tubing Shrinker
Brasswind tools
N124 FRENCH HORN DENT RODS
This special set of four French Horn dent rods were
designed to remove dents from French Horn bell and
1st branch tubing after the bell has been separated at
the connection ring from the first branch.
These threaded rods are used with the N80BS set of
dent balls.
The rods are designed so that the tool can be put in
the vise and the horn held by hand with plenty of
room for the bell rim to pass the vise.
These rods may be purchased separately or as a
complete set of four.
Individual Rods N124A Right—Small radius (European horns)
N124B Left—Small radius (European horns)
N124C Right—Larger radius (American horns)
N124D Left—Larger radius (American horns)
N124S Set of 4 French Horn Rods. Use with
N80BS balls.
N71 FRENCH HORN DENT ROD
1/2” (12.7mm), 3ft (.91mm) “S” curve made from
stress proof steel for French horns and mellophones.
This rod is threaded on both ends to receive the
N80CS balls.
N71 French Horn Dent Rod
D40 FRENCH HORN CORD
Braided green/white nylon cord, with a fiberglass
core. Very flexible and strong. It will not stretch.
Ideal for French horn and Trombone valves
(.026”-.034” thick)
D40A French Horn Cord, 10ft length
D40B 100ft (30.5mm) Spool
Braided green/white nylon cord. Same as above,
but heavier, for tuba valves. .036”-.043” thick.
D40AH French Horn Cord, 10ft length
D40BH French Horn Cord, 100ft length
N70 FRENCH HORN DENT ROD
1/2” (12.7mm), 3 ft (.91mm) for French horns,
threaded on both ends to receive N80CS set of balls.
Curved on one end, made from stress proof steel.
Uses N80CS ball set.
N70 French Horn Dent Rod
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Guido
Fraipont from
Belgium shown using
N70.
Guido
Fraipont from
Belgium shown using
N71.
N54 KNUCKLE DENT RODS
Many dents on
brass instruments
can be removed
easily using these
knuckle tools. The
tools are designed
so that they can get
into many “hard to
reach” areas, then dents can be pushed out without
unnecessary hammering or over working the brass.
This cuts down on the possibility of cracking or
stretching the metal. With these tools you reverse
the action of the impact which caused the dent. In
other words, you push the metal out instead of in.
This set is used on all valve ports and other small
diameter crooks. It consists of five 1/4” (6.4mm)
rods, running in varying degrees from a straight rod
to a 90° (right angle). This set is used with the
N80A Dent Rod Ball Set. Each rod has a threaded
end which will receive a 5/16” (7.9mm),
3/8” (9.5mm) or a 7/16” (11.1mm) ball. By
interchanging the ball you multiply the various
configuration of the rods and balls to make a total of
15 different tools at your disposal. Use N80AS. We
suggest getting 5 extra N54A’s for custom bending.
N54S Knuckle Dent Rods, Set of 5
N54A Indv. Knuckle Dent Rod
N54B Indv. Knuckle Dent Rod
N54C Indv. Knuckle Dent Rod
N54D Indv. Knuckle Dent Rod
N54E Indv. Knuckle Dent Rod
Brasswind tools
This set of rods consists of five knuckle tools
designed along the same principle as the N54 rods.
They are 3/8” (9.5mm) in diameter with angles var-
ying from straight to 90° for use with the larger in-
struments; trombone, baritone, euphonium, tuba and
sousaphone crooks and bows as well as blending
in the cornet and trumpet bells in the area between
where the N57 dent balls stop and the tapered
mandrel quits. These rods use the N80BS set of 5
dent balls giving the user a possibility of 25
different combinations. Get 3 N55E’s for custom
bending.
N55S Knuckle Dent Rods, Set of 5
N55A Individual Knuckle Dent Rod
N55B Individual Knuckle Dent Rod
N55C Individual Knuckle Dent Rod
N55D Individual Knuckle Dent Rod
N55E Individual Knuckle Dent Rod
N55 KNUCKLE DENT RODS
*NEW* L14 V-BLOCK
Holds round
mandrels in any
repair position in a
vise. Mandrels will
not slip under
pressure.
L14 V-Block
L14A V-Block with locking screws.
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D23 & D24 SMALL 2”
BURNISHER
WITH HANDLES
Small oval shaped tool steel burnishers, highly
polished with seasoned wood handles. For
woodwind keys and all plated instruments.
D23 Straight Burnisher
D24 Curved Burnisher
Same size as above but extra slim, supple for del-
icate work or smaller instruments such as oboe,
piccolo etc…
D25 Straight Burnisher
D26 Curved Burnisher
N1-N3 STRAIGHT BURNISHERS
All of our burnishers are made of fine tool steel
with highly polished finishes. The 6” (152.4mm),
8” (203mm) and 10” (254mm) sizes work well on
the bell flares, from piccolo trumpet thru
sousaphone.
N1 6” Straight Burnisher, small.
N2 8” Straight Burnisher, standard.
N3 10” Straight Burnisher, large.
N2A Wood Burnisher Handle for
burnishers Listed above
N105-107 HOOK BURNISHER
Hook burnishers for curved and straight tubing.
N105 Hook size of 5/8” (15.9mm) for flutes
and trombone slides.
N106 Hook size of 1-3/4” (44.5mm)
N107 Hook size of 2-1/2” (63.5mm)
N2A Wood Burnisher Handle for
burnishers listed above.
N2A WOOD BURNISHER HANDLE
Wooden 24” handle to fit any of the straight or
hook burnisher listed on this page. Adding the handle
gives much more control of the burnisher during use.
N2A Wood Burnisher Handle
N8 & N9 DOUBLE HANDLE
BURNISHERS
The two handles
give more leverage and better control for severe damage.
These burnishers have a very fine finish and a good
radius that allows the burnisher to work right up to the bell rim wire.
N8 Small Double Handle Burnisher.
2” (50.8mm) radius for cornets/trumpets
N9 Large Double Handle Burnisher.
4” (102mm) radius for trombones and
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*NEW* P14-P16 CONTOURED
BELL ROLLERS
The new ‘Contour Series’ bell rollers were
designed for repairing specific types of instruments.
P14 Roller for cornet and trumpet, saxes
P15 Roller for trombone, flugelhorn,
baritone and euphonium
P16 Roller for French horn and tuba
(newer style with smaller diameter
bell)
Brasswind tools
L5 UNIVERSAL BELL IRON
Primarily used as a Sousa and Tuba bell iron, this
tool can also be used on many small instruments as
making this tool universal. Can be used to
remove dents from the bell rim through the bell flare
of many bells from metal clarinets to sousaphones.
L5 Universal Bell Iron
L3 & L4 SPECIAL BELL IRONS
For more precision
work on bells, on
which you want to do a
smoother job. You can
do perfect work, with
just a little care and
patience.
L3 Cornet and Trumpet Bell Iron
L4 Trombone and French Horn Bell Iron
P71 & P72 UNIVERSAL BELL
FLARE MANDRELS Designed to be used on the bell flares on all
brands of instruments. An extra high stem helps to
hold the bell on the mandrel, thus freeing both
hands. Works best if used with an N8 or N9 Double
Handle Burnisher to restore contour.
The loose fitting flexible natured design of these
mandrels makes it possible for the bell to be in
contact with the mandrel at all times while rubbing
with a double or single handled burnisher.
P72 Bell Flare
Mandrel for
Trombones
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P71 Bell Flare
Mandrel for
Cornets and
Trumpets
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Brasswind tools
N90 & N94 UNIVERSAL TAPERED
MANDRELS
N90 General use on brass instruments. Great for
piccolos and trumpet mouthpipes. The large end is
1/2” (12.7mm) and the small end is 1/4” (6.4mm).
The length is 20” (508mm).
N90 Universal Tapered Mandrel
N94 General use on brass instruments. The large
end is 2” (50.8mm) and the small end
is .6875” (17.5mm). Length is 30” (76.2cm).
N94 Universal Tapered Mandrel
H55 HEAVY DUTY TUBING
BENDING JIG
This heavy duty tubing bending jig is made of
1/2” thick steel plate 9-1/2” X 7”. The back plate
and vise mount are made of 2” angle iron 1/4” thick
and securely welded to the base plate, so there is no
flexing of the jig while it is being held in the vise.
There are 3 bending mandrels, 3”, 2” and 1”
diameter which are covered with cork as is the back
plate to prevent damage to the tubing. The jig works
on small diameter tubing as well as larger tuba
tubing.
H55 Heavy Duty Tubing Bending Jig
D50 TUNING SLIDE
MEASURING TOOL
No more guesswork or inaccurate measurements.
Measures tuning slide for replacement. Measure the
thickness of cork and felt on all valve instruments. 0
to 8” (203mm), carefully built precision tool.
Sharpened tool steel scribe on both marking and
adjustable end to mark all the tubing. A knurled lock
screw holds measurements precisely. Measurement
stays put for as long as needed.
D50 Tuning Slide Measuring Tool
N47 BELL STEM MANDREL
This mandrel is used on the straight tube of the
bell crook when the bell is removed from the horn.
The extra long 28” (71.1cm) length keeps the bell
flair from hitting the vise. Each end of the mandrel
has a different diameter, one is .390” (9.9mm) the
other is .437” (11.1mm).
N47 Bell Stem Mandrel
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N91 TAPERED MANDRELS
Here is a complete set of tapered mandrels
designed to accommodate the changes in bores
and tapers over the years. This set of 9 tapered
mandrels will cover all horns from piccolos to
sousaphones. By using stress proof steel, we’re
able to make a N91A and N91B in a smaller size
than previously available. The rest of the set is
spring resistant steel. A 4” (102mm) non-tapered
end gives you a place for the vise to grip. Use
these mandrels with a burnisher to remove dents.
Also used to round out ligatures and clarinet
finger ring keys. Mandrels are polished. No lathe
marks or scratches. See descriptions below for
particular uses of the different sizes.
N91A Designed for cornet and trumpet
mouthpipes. Dents can be reached through the
receiver. Also used for piccolo. The large end
is .400” (10.2mm) The small end is .250” (6.4mm).
Length is 16” (406mm).
N91A Mouthpipe Tapered Mandrel
N91B Same measurements as the N91A, except
the small end is threaded to receive the smallest ball
of the N80S set. Very practical for sharp, crease type
dents.
N91B Threaded Tapered Mouthpipe
Mandrel
N91C Used to remove dents in the stem or tail of
the bell into the valve section. The large end
is .625” (15.9mm) and the small end
is .375” (9.5mm). Length is 24” (61cm).
N91C Tapered Stem Mandrel
N91D This is used for the tapered part of trum-
pet bells. The large end is 1” (25.4mm) and the
small end is .480” (12.2mm). Length is 24” (61cm)
N91D Tapered Trumpet Bell Mandrel
N91E Used for the tapered part of the cornet bell.
Large end is 1” (25.4mm). Small end
is .540” (13.7mm) with a length of 24” (61cm).
N91E Tapered Cornet Bell Mandrel
N91F Here is a stubby model used to round out
the engraved section of a cornet or a trumpet bell.
Eliminates the “corrugated” effect. The large end is
1” (25.4mm) and the small end is .850” (21.6mm).
Length is 12” (305mm)
N91F Tapered Stubby Mandrel
N91 TAPERED MANDRELS FOR
TROMBONE & BARITONE
N91G Used for the tapered part of trombone
bells. Goes all the way to the tuning slide. The large
end 1.5” (38.1mm) and the small end
is .6875” (17.5mm). The length is 30” (76.2cm).
N91G Tapered Trombone Mandrel
N91H Stubby model for trombones. For rounding
out the engraved section of the bell. Large end is
1.75” (44.5mm) and the small end is
1.025” (26mm). Length is 18” (457mm).
N91H Tapered Stubby Trombone Mandrel
N91J For bass trombone bell tapers and baritone
branches. The large end is 1.125” (28.6mm) and the
small end is .875” (22.2mm). Length is
30” (76.2mm).
N91J Tapered Bass Trombone Mandrel
N91S This is our set of 9 mandrels (N91A-J).
You can save money by ordering them all at one
time. Shipping would also be less than if purchased
separately.
N91S Set of Tapered Mandrels
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N95 & N96 DENT
REMOVING RINGS
We now have available, three large Dent Removing
Rings for use on larger brass instruments. These are
variations of the large rings that go with our Z60
Dent Machine. They measure 3-1/2”, 4-1/2” and 5
-1/2” in diameter and are 1-5/8” wide. The outer
surfaces of the rings are rounded, so they can be used
to push out dents in curved areas such as in baritone
horns and tuba bells elbows. You can reform
damaged tubing with them using a rawhide mallet.
Their surfaces are polished as they will often be used
against lacquered or polished surfaces. The center
hole is tapped for 1/2”-13 thread so that they can be
used with any of our dent rods designed to hold our
N80D and N80E dent balls.
These three Dent Removing Rings make an
excellent extension to our N80 Dent Ball Sets for the
Repairmen who work on larger brass instruments and
do not have our Z60 Dent Machine
N95 3-1/2” Dent Removing Ring
N95B 4-1/2” Dent Removing Ring
N96 5-1/2” Dent Removing Ring
Brasswind tools
F50 SLIDE REMOVER PLIERS
Used by putting a dent ball in the tubing for the
pliers to grip over. This prevents crushing the tubing,
when twisting the tube to break it loose.
F50 Slide Remover Pliers
G45 CORK BARREL
DENT REMOVER
A really great time saver! No longer is it necessary
to remove trombone slide rails to take dents out of
the cork barrel. Also, this tool can be used to raise the
area on a cork barrel where the hand slide brace has
been dented into it, still without removing the cork
barrel. So the slide does not have to be realigned and
soldered. Save on alignment time........soldering
time...re-assembly time, polishing & lacquering, etc..
The large part of the tool is inserted into a vise with
an L14 V-Block. The slide rail is inserted through the
opening in the small end of the tool and the cork
barrel is forced over the working surface of the tool.
Dent work is performed either with a rawhide mallet,
a dent hammer or hand manipulation.
Two standard sizes are necessary to cover the
major brands. For instance, Holton and Olds require
the large G45A, but Conn and Martin, the smaller
G45B.
G45A Cork Barrel Dent Remover, Larger Size
G45B Cork Barrel Dent Remover, Smaller Size
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Richard Dolan and Jobie Kilzer, Jr. of Amro
Music in Memphis, TN visit Ferree’s.
*NEW* L16 EUROPEAN STYLE
HAND DRAW RINGS
Also known as rounding rings, you can use these
rings to remove dents and re-contour and smooth
large tubing.
L16J
L16K
L16L
L16M
L16N
L16P
L16Q
L16R
82mm
92mm
102mm
112mm
122mm
132mm
142mm
152mm
3.20”
3.59”
3.98”
4.39”
4.76”
5.15”
5.54”
5.93”
N80 UNDRILLED DENT BALLS
N80F Individual Dent Balls from Set below.
(Specify Size)
N80FS Set of 4 balls in the sizes:
1-1/4” (31.8mm), 1-1/8” (28.6mm),
1-3/8” (34.9mm), 1-1/2” (38.1mm)
N80G Individual Dent Balls from Set below.
(Specify Size)
N80GS Set of 4 balls in the sizes:
1-3/4” (44.5mm), 2” (50.8mm),
2-1/4” (57.2mm), 2-1/2” (63.5mm)
L16S Set of 14 Rings
L17 & L18 LARGE
BURNISHING RINGS
These burnishing rings are to obtain a wrinkle free
finish on a bell taper by hand. The L19 handle should
be used for a weight advantage. Sometimes, instead
of having it swing under the work, you lean it against
your shoulder and push down as you work.
The L17 and L18 are each threaded on two sides to
double the wear life of each the tool. Each ring has a
cutout section so it may be used while the instrument
is still together. These rings are chromed for a
smoother action and longer tool life.
L17 Large Ring for Cornet and Trumpet bells,
brace to tuning slide end of a Trombone
bell and the straight Baritone branch.
L18 Large Ring for Tenor or Brass Trombone
Bells
This is the 14” (35.6cm) long, 12 pound (5.45kg)
handle for the L15AS, L15BS, L17 and L18 Large
Burnishing rings. The weight of the handle helps in
rubbing,
L19 Heavy weight, 12 pound (5.45kg) handle
to give you a better mechanical advantage.
Brasswind tools
L16A
L16B
L16C
L16D
L16E
L16F
L16G
L16H
36mm
41mm
46mm
51mm
56mm
61mm
66mm
72mm
1.41”
1.60”
1.80”
1.99”
2.49”
2.38”
2.58”
2.81”
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L19 HANDLE FOR L17 & L18
Notes from customers: “Thanks for your advice. I removed the
finish, cleaned it, and went back with two
thin coats of clear. It was OK”…….Al, VA
~REPAIR TIP~ Pulling Half-Tone Crooks...When pulling a stuck
slide on a cornet or trumpet, and the rawhide gives
up; try using an old ‘catgut’ bass fiddle (violin)
string. It is strong, it fits and it’s long.
Don’t use the metal part or a metal string. This from
our customer John in New Castle, New South
Whales, Australia.
N14 MOUTHPIPE RECEIVER
FORMING MANDRELS
When installing a
new French horn
mouthpipe or a new
trombone venturi tube,
these custom steel
forming dies provide
the proper taper to
receive the mouthpiece inside the ferrule or cork
barrel.
N14A For French Horn Mouthpipe
N14B For Trombone Mouthpipe
*NEW* N14C Bass Trombone Mouthpipe
Mandrel
N66 MOUTHPIECE RECEIVER
REAMERS
Ferree’s makes three sizes of mouthpiece
receiver reamers. Use where the mouthpipe is
expanded inside a ferrule, instead of having a sep-
arate machined receiver to clean up bore.
N66A Mouthpiece Receiver Reamer for cornet
N66B Mouthpiece Receiver Reamer for trumpet
N66C Mouthpiece Receiver Reamer for
trombone, baritone and euphonium
N131- N140 HIGH QUALITY AMER-
ICAN MADE
ADJUSTABLE REAMERS
Some repairmen prefer a reamer to fix valve
casings. If you do, you need these American made
adjustable reamers. They are the most precision-
made, adjustable reamers we’ve found. These
reamers are also handy for woodwind work.
These reamer blades are so accurately ground that
you can replace them right in your own
shop...without regrinding.
N140 17/32 (.5312) to 19/32” (.5937) (13.5 to
15.1mm) for sop. clarinet
N131 19/32 (.5937 thru 21/32” (.6562) (15.1
thru 16.7mm) small cornets and sop.
clarinet N132 21/32 (.6562) thru 23/32” (.7187) (16.7
thru 18.3mm) most cornets/trumpets and
alto clarinet
N133 23/32 (.7187) thru 25/32” (.7812) (18.3
thru 19.8mm) large cornets
N134 25/32 (.7812) thru 27/32” (.8437) (19.8
thru 21.4mm) baritone
N135 27/32 (.8437) thru 15/16” (.9375) (21.4
thru 23.8mm) baritone and bass clarinet
N136 15/16 (.9375) thru 1-1/16” (1.0625) (23.8
thru 27mm) bass
N137 1-1/16 (1.0625) thru 1-3/16” (1.1875) (27
thru 30.2mm) bass
N138 1-3/16 (1.1875) thru 1-11/32” (1.3437)
(30.2 thru 34.1mm) jumbo bass
Note: For replacement blade order #, add “A” to
reamer stock number, i.e. N131A.
BRASSWIND TOOLS
*See the N28 and N58 valve mandrels &
casing sleeves on page 45* 36
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F5 RAWHIDE MALLETS
Solid rawhide heads. Firmly riveted to selected
hickory handles. Excellent for straightening bent
keys, sprung valves and many other uses.
F5 Small 1” (25.4mm) X 2” (50.8mm)
F5A Medium 1-1/2” (38.1mm) X 3” (76mm)
REBOUND RAWHIDE MALLET
The F5B Extra Large Rawhide Mallet really packs
a wallop. It weighs in at about 22 oz. (624g). Used
primarily for striking dent rods when using the
rebound method. 12” (305mm) long handle.
Rebounding is a method used to raise dents by
placing the dent ball under the depressed area,
pushing down and then striking the dent rod with the
large mallet. The after shock of the blow raises the
depressed area. If you don’t keep pressure on the
ball, it will dent the opposite side.
F5B Rawhide Mallet 2-3/4” (69.8mm) X
4-1/2” (114mm)
L15 DRAW RINGS These two
sets of Draw
Rings replace
the old style
drawplate.
Drawplates are
approximate at
best and once
damaged are
done. The rings
are not only much more convenient to use, they are
replaceable individually. Each inside surface is a
perfect radius in both directions, making it much
superior to the old fly cut, hand polished radiuses.
The rings are chrome plated for smoother action and
to resist rusting. They may be used by hand, held in
a vise or in the L19 Handle. Individual rings are
numbered according to size in the set, #1 being the
smallest. #18 is the most commonly used from size
in both sets for dent work. They may be purchased
separately. The larger set works best on baritones,
euphoniums, sax necks and smaller sousa and tuba
tubing. ALL of the rings are graduated
in .015” (.38mm) steps.
L15A RINGS
No. Size 1 .320” (8.1mm)
2 .335” (8.5mm)
3 .350” (8.9mm)
4 .365” (9.3mm)
5 .380” (9.7mm)
6 .395” (10.0mm)
7 .410” (10.4mm)
8 .425” (10.8mm)
9 .440” (11.2mm)
10 .455” (11.6mm)
11 .470” (11.9mm)
12 .485” (12.3mm)
13 .500” (12.7mm)
14 .515” (13.0mm)
15 .530” (13.5mm)
No. Size 16 .545” (13.8mm)
17 .560” (14.2mm)
18 .575” (14.6mm)
19 .590” (15.0mm)
20 .605” (15.4mm)
21 .620” (15.7mm)
22 .635” (16.1mm)
23 .650” (16.5mm)
24 .665” (16.9mm)
25 .680” (17.3mm)
26 .695” (17.6mm)
27 .710” (18.0mm)
28 .725” (18.4mm)
29 .740” (18.8mm)
See next column
L15AS 29 Rings from .320” (8.1mm) to .740”
(18.8mm) i.d.
L15A Individual Rings (State Size)
L15BS 18 Rings from .755” (19.2mm) to
1.010” (25.7mm) i.d.
L15B Individual Rings (State Size)
L15B RINGS
No. Size 1 .755” (19.2mm) 2 .770” (19.6mm)
3 .785” (19.9mm)
4 .800” (20.3mm)
5 .815” (20.7mm) 6 .830” (21.0mm)
7 .845” (21.5mm)
8 .860” (21.8mm)
9 .875” (22.2mm) 10 .890” (22.6mm)
11 .905” (23.0mm)
12 .920” (23.4mm)
13 .935” (23.7mm) 14 .950” (24.1mm)
15 .965” (24.5mm)
16 .980” (24.9mm)
17 .995” (25.3mm)
18 1.010”(25.7mm)
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Brasswind tools
N68 RIGHT ANGLE DENT ROD
This rod is used to remove dents from mouth
pipes. Especially for Conn 14A & 15A cornets
which have tuning slides set up like a trumpet or any
other instrument where you don’t have clearance to
get by the bell. Use with an N80A set of balls,
which must be ordered separately.
N68 Right Angle Dent Rod
E17 VALVE MIRROR
By using this mirror
you can see if you have
used the proper
thickness valve cork.
This eliminates
“stuffy” blowing in
many instruments. 6”
long handle.
E17 Valve Mirror
G39B VALVE GUIDES The head is round to allow you to fit them
properly. Screw into place in the valve, mark where
they are to be cut, and remove.
Install them in the G39 Valve Guide Fitting Tool
and hand file or power grind to slightly oversize.
Install on the valve and hand file to the exact size.
Thread is 3-48 which fits most valves. For smaller
valve guide screw holes, use a D220W #47 and a
D200, 3-48 tap to enlarge the hole.
Available in dozens or hundreds
G39B Brass Valve Guide (specify quantity)
G39 VALVE GUIDE FITTING TOOL
This tool is
scientifically shaped,
drilled and tapped to
hold valve guides and
stars for valve
instruments. To use,
you screw the guide
into the fitting tool
and file it to the proper width to fit the guide slot.
When the guide is fitted, remove it from the tool and
install it in the valve, then file it to the proper height.
The tapered end screws into stars. Saves time and
eliminates filing of the valve.
G39 Valve Guide Fitting Tool
J20 SWEDISH STYLE PLIERS
We think these are the highest quality pliers
being made today. Almost impossible to bend the tips
because of the fine rectangular box joint design.
Cross hatched handles won’t slip in your hand.
Although these pliers are extremely strong, they are
still designed to be held by hand, not in a vise. All are
5” (127mm) and have smooth jaws.
J20SS Round Nose
J21SS Chain Nose
J22SS Small Duck Bill
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Brasswind tools
P100 VALVE THREAD MANDRELS
For many years we had requests for a tool that
would straighten and reset the threads on either bent
in, bent out or worn out valve casing caps… top or
bottom. Ferree’s Valve Thread Mandrels will do this,
prevent many accidents from happening in the first
place, and even more.
The worst thing you could do to a valve casing in
this condition is to use a die, thread chaser or
grooving tool. This will remove brass where the brass
is needed. Valve casings are very weak in the thread-
ed areas to start with.
REFORMS METAL Ferree’s Valve Thread Mandrels don’t have any
abrasive or cutting action. They are basically a
forming tool to reform threads into their original
positions, smoothing up any burrs or waviness.
Because of their solid design, these Valve Thread
Mandrels can be started on a ruptured part more
easily than if they were slotted. They have a hex
handle which makes them easier to control than a T
handle.
Our Valve Thread Mandrels leave a smooth
burnished finish that can’t be obtained from any case
hardened cutting tools.
Instructions are
included with the
order. The valve
thread mandrels
are used with either
a tapered mandrel
to help form the
threads or, better
yet, an expandable tool of proper size
LISTING OF SIZES We have the Valve Thread Mandrels listed by sizes
in the 27, 32, 36 and 40 threads with notations telling
you what horns the various sizes will fit. If your shop
only works on one brand of instrument, it would only
be necessary to have the correct size and one size
over. But if you work on many brands as most shops
do, it would be more convenient to have at least a set
of ten.
New Asian sizes will be available as they are
established.
PREVENTING ACCIDENTS
Most repairmen
take out knuckle
dents with our N54
Knuckle Tools and
N80A Balls.
Sometimes, while
working on a knuckle
between valves on a
horn with thick brass,
it is easy for the tools to slip causing a little
expansion of the
valve casing threads.
If one of our Valve
Thread Mandrels
were screwed on the
end where you insert
the knuckle tool, such
a mishap could be
prevented.
SPECIAL ORDERS
If you need a special size, larger or smaller or a
different thread, we can make it for you at no
additional charge. We would prefer that you send the
horn, but if this is not possible, we need:
▪Outer diameter of the threads on a good
casing
▪Number of threads per inch on the casing
You can use P19 Micrometers and a G15 Thread
Gauge to get this information.
ORDER INDIVIDUALLY OR IN SETS OF TEN,
YOUR CHOICE OF SIZES.
P100S Set of 10 Valve Thread Mandrels
(You pick your sizes)
P100A Individual Valve Thread Mandrels
(Specify size)
See next four pages
for some of the sizes
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SIZE WILL FIT THESE HORNS
2749 Conn 16b trpt.-bottom
2753 Conn 16b trpt.-top
3247 Bach, Elkhart & N.Y.-bottom
3248 Nova-bottom
3250 Bach, N.Y.-top
3251 Bach, Elkhart-top
3252 Nova-top
3288 Conn Sousaphone, 20k-top & bottom
3646 York-bottom
3647 Benge-bottom, US Besson-bottom,
Besson, London 700-bottom, Schilke
piccolo trpt. –top & bottom
3648 Bundy-bottom,
Cleveland, Japanese-bottom,
Collegiate, Japanese-bottom
Conn, Japanese-bottom
Gretsch & H. Pedler—bottom
Noblet, -bottom
Olds, old model (not Ambassador)-
bottom
Regent-bottom
Yamaha-bottom
3649 American Standard-bottom
Carl Fischer-top
Getzen, new-bottom
Getzen, old-top & bottom
King, Cleveland (ex. Japanese)-bottom
Rudy Muck-top
York-top
3650 Besson, English-bottom
Conn, 1000B-bottom
Conn, 18B-bottom
Huttle-bottom
Olds, Ambassador-bottom
Olds, new-bottom
Reynolds, Medalist, new-bottom
Reynolds, Medalist, old-top & bottom
Reynolds, Specialist, new-bottom
3651 All Star-top and bottom
Besson, Stratford-bottom
Conn, 60B-bottom
SIZE WILL FIT THESE HORNS
3651 Coueson-top & bottom
Regent, Roth-top
Reynolds, Emperor-top
Couesnon baritone-top & bottom
3652 Benge-top, US Besson-top
Besson, Stratford-top, US Besson-top,
Cleveland, Japanese-top
Collegiate (not Japanese)-top & bottom
Collegiate, Japanese-top
Conn, Japanese-top
Holton-top & bottom
Olds, old model (not Ambassador)-top
Yamaha-top
3653 American Standard-top
Besson, English-top
Gretsch-top
Holton alto horn-top & bottom
Huttl-top
King, Cleveland (ex. Japanese)-top
Yamaha mellophone-top & bottom
3654 Conn 1000B-top
Olds, Ambassador-top
Olds, new-top
Reynolds, Medalist, new-top
Reynolds, Specialist, new-top
3656 York baritone-bottom
3660 Holton Baritone-top & bottom
Yark baritone-top
3663 Bundy euphonium-bottom
3664 Bach marching baritone-top
King baritone-top & bottom
Olds baritone-top & bottom
3665 Bach marching baritone-top
Besson, baritone, 3 valve English-top &
bottom
3667 Bundy euphonium-top
Besson Sovereign
3668 Besson baritone, 4th valve, English-top
& bottom
Blessing baritone-top & bottom
Holton sousaphone-top & bottom
Brasswind tools
P100 VALVE THREAD MANDREL SIZES The number listed in the chart below tells the size of the mandrel. The first two numbers indicate the
thread pitch and the last two numbers indicate the diameter in 64ths of an inch.
NOTE: In most cases you will need at least two P100 Mandrels to repair damaged threads. One mandrel
will be the actual size of the horn as listed below and the second will be
▪1 size larger for external thread or
▪1 size smaller for internal thread
As an example, if you needed to repair an All Star cornet, you would order one P100 in size 3651 and the
second in size 3652. If the size you need is not listed on the charts, Ferree’s will make it for you. As always,
our customer service people will be glad to help you. These mandrels may be ordered individually or more
economically in sets of 10.
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SIZE WILL FIT THESE HORNS
3669 York sousaphone-top & bottom
3672 Blessing bass-top & bottom
Deg bass-top & bottom
King bass-top & bottom
Olds bass-top & bottom
Reynolds bass, new-top & bottom
3673 Reynolds Eb sousaphone-top & bottom
3676 Besson tuba-top & bottom
Conn 12J tuba-top & bottom
Conn 15J tuba-top & bottom
4047 Blessing (old Silvertone)-bottom
Carl Fischer-bottom
Lyons-bottom
Martin Elkhart-bottom
Rudy Muck-bottom
Silvertone-bottom
4048 Blessing-bottom
Buescher (old Silvertone)-top
Deg-bottom
4050 Martin Elkhart-top
4051 Blessing (old Silvertone)-top
Jupiter 520-top & bottom
Jupiter 600-top & bottom
Jupiter 1000-top & bottom
Jupiter 800-top & bottom
Lyons-top
Martin mellophone-bottom
Silvertone-top
4052 Buescher, old-top
Conn (all except 16B or Japanese)-top &
bottom
4053 Jupiter 1000 trumpet-top
Jupiter 800 trumpet-top
Cavalier mellophone-top & bottom
Conn mellophone-bottom
Pan American mellophone-top & bottom
4055 Jupiter mellophone-top & bottom
4056 Martin, mellophone-top & bottom
Jupiter valve trombone-top & bottom
4057 Buescher baritone-top & bottom
4061 Jupiter euphonium-top & bottom
Jupiter tuba-top
4062 Conn, 101 baritone-top & bottom
Conn, 141 baritone-top & bottom
Pan American baritone-top & bottom
4065 Conn Eb sousaphone-top & bottom
Pan American Eb sousaphone-top &
bottom
4066 Conn, 20I baritone-top & bottom
SIZE WILL FIT THESE HORNS
4067 Marin Eb sousaphone-top & bottom
Yamaha euphonium-top &bottom
Yamaha YEB321 euphonium-top &
bottom
Yamaha YEB311 baritone-top & bot-
tom
4068 Yamaha, YBB102 tuba-top & Bottom
4070 Martin BBb sousaphone-bottom
Martin Eb sousaphone-top
4071 Reynolds bass, old-bottom
4073 Jupiter sousaphone-top & bottom
Jupiter tuba-bottom
4074 Yamaha tuba-top & bottom
4075 Bundy sousaphone-top & bottom
Martin BBb sousaphone-top
4076 Reynolds bass, old-top
Signet sousaphone-top & bottom
4078 Conn, 14K sousaphone-top & bottom
Brasswind tools
P100 VALVE THREAD MANDREL SIZES CONTINUED FROM PRECEEDING PAGE
CORNETS HAVING INTERNAL THREAD
SIZE WILL FIT THESE HORNS
3645PI Reynolds, Best-top
Selmer, Paris-bottom
3647PI Getzen, new-top
Noblet-top
Selmer, Paris-top
3648PI Getzen trumpet-top
3650PI Reynolds, Best-bottom
Bundy-top
3651PI H Pedler-top
4051PI Blessing-top
Deg-top
Lyons-top
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BRAND OF HORN SIZE H. Pedler-bottom 3648
Holton alto horn-top & bottom 3653
Holton-top & bottom 3652
Huttl-bottom 3650
Huttl-top 3653
Jupiter 1000 trumpet-top 4053
Jupiter 1000-bottom 4051
Jupiter 520-top & bottom 4051
Jupiter 600-top & bottom 4051
Jupiter 800 trumpet-top 4053
Jupiter 800-top & bottom 4051
Jupiter mellophone-top & bottom 4055
King-bottom 3649
King-top 3653
Lyons-bottom 4047
Lyons-top 4051
Martin Elkhart 4047
Martin Elkhart-top 4050
Martin mellophone-bottom 4051
Martin mellophone-top &
bottom
4055
4056
Noblet-bottom 3648
Nova-bottom 3248
Nova-top 3252
Olds, (not Ambassador)-top 3652
Olds, Ambassador-bottom 3650
BRAND OF HORN SIZE All Star-top & bottom 3651
American Standard-bottom 3649
American Standard-top 3653
Bach, Elkhart-bottom 3247
Bach, Elkhart-top 3251
Bach, N.Y.-bottom 3247
Bach, N.Y-top 3250
Benge-bottom, US Besson-bottom 3647
Benge-top, US Besson-top 3652
Besson, English-bottom 3650
Besson, English-top 3653
Besson, London 700-bottom 3647
Besson, Stratford-bottom 3651
Besson, Stratford-top 3652
Blessing (old Silvertone)-bottom 4047
Blessing (old Silvertone)-top 4051
Blessing-bottom 4048
Buescher, old-top 4052
Buescher-bottom 4048
Bundy-bottom 3648
Carl Fischer-bottom 4047
Carl Fischer-top 3649
Cavalier mellophone-top & bottom 4054
Cleveland, Japanese-bottom 3648
Cleveland, Japanese-top 3652
Cleveland-bottom 3649
Cleveland-top 3653
Collegiate (not Japanese)-top &
bottom
3652
Collegiate, Japanese-bottom 3648
Collegiate, Japanese-top 3652
Conn 1000B-top 3654
Conn Mellophone-top & bottom 4054
Conn, 1000B-bottom 3650
Conn, 16B trpt.-bottom 2749
Conn, 16B trpt.-top 2753
Conn, 18B-bottom 3650
Conn, 60B-bottom 3651
Conn, (ex. 16B or Japanese)-top &
bottom
4052
Conn, Japanese-bottom 3648
Conn, Japanese-top 3652
Couesnon-top & bottom 3651
Brasswind tools
CORNETS, TRUMPETS, ALTO HORNS AND MELLOPHONES BRAND SIZES LISTED ALPHABETICALLY
Olds, new-top 3654
Olds, old model (not Ambassador)-
bottom
3648
Pan American mellophone-top &
bottom
4054
Regent-bottom 3648
Regent-top 3651
Reynolds, Emperor-top 3651
Reynolds, Medalist, new-bottom 3650
Reynolds, Medalist, new-top 3654
Reynolds, Medalist, old-top &
bottom
3650
Reynolds, Specialist, new-top 3654
Reynolds, Specialist, new-bottom 3650
Rudy Muck-bottom 4047
Rudy Much-top 3649
Schilke piccolo trpt.-top & bottom 3647
Silvertone-bottom 4047
Silvertone-top 4051
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P100 VALVE THREAD MANDREL SIZES CORNETS, TRUMPETS, ALTO HORNS AND MELLOPHONES CONT’D
CORNETS AND TRUMPETS WITH INTERNAL THREAD
BRAND OF HORN SIZE
Blessing-top 4051PI
Bundy-top 3650PI
Deg-top 4051PI
Getzen trumpet-top 3648PI
Getzen, new-top 3647PI
BRAND OF HORN SIZE H. Pedler-top 3651PI
Noblet-top 3647PI
Reynolds, Best-bottom 3650PI
Reynolds, Best-top 3645PI
Selmer, Paris-bottom 3645PI
Selmer, Paris-top 3647PI
VALVE TROMBONES, BARITONES & SOUSAPHONES
BRAND OF HORN SIZE
Bach, marching baritone-bottom 3664
Bach, marching baritone-top 3665
Besson baritone, 4th valve, english-
top & bottom
3668
Besson baritone-top & bottom 3676
Besson, baritone, 3 valve, English-
top & bottom
3665
Blessing baritone-top & bottom 3668
Blessing bass-top & bottom 3672
Buescher baritone-top & bottom 4057
Bundy euphonium-bottom 3663
Bundy euphonium-top 3667
Bundy sousaphone-top & bottom 4075
Conn 12J tuba-top & bottom 3676
Conn 15J tuba-top & bottom 3676
Conn Eb sousaphone-top & bottom 4065
Conn sousaphone, 20K-top & bottom 3288
Conn, 10I baritone-top & bottom 4062
Conn, 14I baritone-top & bottom 4062
Conn, 14K sousaphone-top & bottom 4078
Conn, 20I baritone-top & bottom 4066
Couesnon baritone-top & bottom 3651
Deg bass-top & bottom 3672
Holton Baritone-top & bottom 3660
Holton sousaphone-top & bottom 3668
Jupiter euphonium-top & bottom 4061
Jupiter sousaphone-top & bottom 4073
BRAND OF HORN SIZE
Jupiter tuba-bottom 4073
Jupiter tuba-top 4061
Jupiter valve trombone-top & bottom 4055
King baritone-top & bottom 3664
King bass-top & bottom 3672
King sousaphone-top & bottom 3672
Martin BBb sousaphone-bottom 4070
Martin BBb sousaphone-top 4075
Martin Eb sousaphone-top 4070
Martin Eb sousaphone-bottom 4067
Olds baritone-top & bottom 3664
Olds bass-top & bottom 3672
Pan American baritone-top & bottom 4062
Pan American Eb Sousa-top & bottom 4065
Reynolds bass, old-top 4076
Reynolds bass, new-top & bottom 3672
Reynolds Eb sousaphone-top & bottom 3673
Signet sousaphone-top & bottom 4075
Yamaha euphonium –top & bottom 4067
Yamaha tuba-top & bottom 4074
Yamaha, YBB102 tuba-top & bottom 4068
Yamaha, YEB321 euphonium-top
& bottom
4067
Yamaha, YEP311 baritone-top &
bottom
4067
York baritone-bottom 3656
York baritone-top 3660
York sousaphone-top & bottom 3669
BRAND OF HORN SIZE
Deg-bottom 4048
Getzen, new-bottom 3649
Getzen, old-top & bottom 3649
Gretsch-bottom 3648
Gretsch-top 3653
BRAND OF HORN SIZE
Yamaha mellophone-top & bottom 3653
Yamaha-bottom 3648
Yamaha-top 3652
York-bottom 3646
York-top 3649
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*NEW* Z6 SYNTHETIC
LUBRICANT It is important to use this
NEW Z6 synthetic
lubricant in all friction
producing actions. This
product, when mixed with
your petroleum jelly is
Great! It makes all of your
movements easier;
burnishing, rubbing or
contouring. It also tends
not to allow as much, if any, scratching of the raw
brass or lacquered surfaces. It is also very good with
silver plated surfaces. Z6 should be mandatory for
all burnishing jobs. Especially rod and ball work.
Comes in 4 oz can. MANDATORY for the Z60-13
aluminum balls.
Z6 Synthetic Lubricant 4 oz
Z6A Pint
Z6B Quart
*NEW* Z8 MONEL ADDITIVE
Made specifically for Monel.
It can be used on brass, stain-
less, plated valves or trombone
slides. This gives you long
lasting performance, without
the recurring drag that some-
times occurs. Saves “come
backs” after repairs.
Z8 1-1/4 oz
Z8A Pint
Z8B Quart F9 BRASS HEAD HAMMER
This 4 oz (113g) brass head is for use when you
need something firmer and more persuasive.
F9 Brass Head Hammer
F11 CLIFF’ S CANVAS MALLET
This mallet is one of the best new ideas to come
along in years, but also one of the most difficult to
write about. You really have to take this great little
mallet in your hand and work with it to
appreciate what it can do. Cliff Ferree made one of
these mallets for his personal use some time ago.
He liked it so well, that he wanted to make it
available to his customers, too!
The hardness is between a brass hammer and a
rawhide hammer. It is made of rolled canvas and
high pressure phenoilic-type mica. This is the same
substance used to make printed circuit boards used
in space projects where reliability and strength are
so important. It delivers a little more punch than a
rawhide mallet, but will not mar a surface like a
brass hammer or a dent hammer.
The precut tapered edge is thinner than normally
used on a rawhide mallet and therefore,
concentrates more power directly to the target.
Some of the repairmen that have tried this mallet
describe the feel as “snappy.” We are sure that you
will enjoy using this space age mallet yourself, and
of course, trying this hammer will make you a
believer. This really is a “try-it-you’ll-like-it” tool.
F11 Canvas Mallet
*NEW* F11A Larger Canvas Mallet
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~REPAIR TIP~ A Bit About Flutes...Bundy flutes usually work just
fine using ALL our standard .114” thick pads in the
big sizes, and for the three little 11mm pads; I
(Gary Ferree) have always used the B21 double
skinned clarinet pads because they have a thicker
cardboard on the back which keeps them flatter for
better seating and the thicker skin makes them less
crinkly as far as noise goes and more durable. At
least, in my mind. Also, less shellac to manage.
Brasswind tools
N58 GROUND CASING
MANDRELS
These are solid steel mandrels used to remove dents
from valve casings and to straighten casings if they
are sprung. Easier, faster and more safe to use than
reamers and almost impossible to damage a casing
using these mandrels. They are not adjustable, so you
must know the size you need or the brand and model
of the instrument. Precision measuring is helpful.
The recommended procedure for use:
▪Mount the instrument on a wood assembly
mandrel in a vise.
▪Thoroughly clean the casings with F7
Brasso and Z10 Cold Cleaner
▪Select the proper size mandrel for the
instrument and insert it all the way into the
casing.
▪When ready to hit the mandrel, STRIKE
SHARPLY. It is the quantity of hits that rais-
es the dents and straightens casings, not the force
used. Strike firmly-not hard.
▪Use the side of a rawhide mallet and strike
the small end of the mandrel with many
small and repeated taps. Use sideways and up
and down hits. Aim at port intersections.
ORDER THE EXACT SIZE.
MANDRELS ARE NOT ADJUSTABLE
TO ORDER THE CORRECT SIZE—Order by the
O.D. of the piston. Example: Yamaha .664”.
N58A For cornet and trumpet
N58C For alto horn, valve trombone, baritone
and euphonium
N58D For sousaphone, Tuba, Bari
N28 GROUND VALVE
SLEEVES
These steel sleeves are used to straighten bent and
out of round pistons. The sleeves have been bored
and then honed to the exact sizes used when the valve
casings were manufactured. They are not adjustable.
This is a forming die.
TO USE Remove the valve cap, finger button, stem and
guide from the piston. Select the proper diameter
sleeve and push the piston all the way in so the main
body of the piston is completely covered by the
sleeve. Hold this complete assembly in the palm of
your hand. Use a F5 rawhide or canvas mallet and
strike the outside of the steel sleeve many times,
rotating the sleeve in your hand as you go, so
hammer blows strike the sleeve all the way around.
Continue this procedure until the piston works freely
in the sleeve.
ORDER THE EXACT SIZE.
SLEEVES ARE NOT ADJUSTABLE
TO ORDER CORRECT SIZE—order by the size of
the valve wanted. Example Yamaha .664”
N28A For cornet and trumpet
N28C For alto horn, valve trombone,
baritone and euphonium
N28D For sousaphone, Tuba, Bari
CASING MANDRELS AND VALVE SLEEVE
SIZES LISTED ON NEXT 2 PAGES (N28A/N58A Part # for sizes: .640-.700, N28C/N58C: .701-.885, N28D/N58D: .888-1.400)
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BRAND COR./
TRPT.
VALVE
TROMB
BARI EUPH. Eb
BASS
BBb
BASS
JUMBO
BASS
ALT/HRN
MELLO.
Pan Am, Cont, Conn
16A
201 Short Action
Japanese
.682
.665
.664
.714 .828
.888
.888
1.048 1.223 .714
Bach, Mercedes 1 .664 .840 march
.741
Benge .658
Besson—1st line
Student line
Student line 609 USA
4 Valve Baritone
.685
.684
.664
.776 .775
.976
.923
.864 1.365 .939
1.360 .978
1.365 .684
Blessing .645 .842 .920 .724
Boosey & Hawkes, Regent .645 .864 .978
Bundy .650 .665 .772 .840
1.062 .978 tuba
Buescher-new
-old
.650
.682 1.062
Couesnon .668
Czechoslovakia .674
Deg, Dynasty II, 2 Valve .836
East German .686 .916 tuba
Getzen .650 .650 .791 .924
Holton-new, made in USA incl
Colleg T602
Old Holton
Old Collegiate
New Colleg-Yamaha T602R
.660
.650
.668
.664
.802
.791
.922
.922
1.141
.668
Huttl .672
Imperial Creations, Pocket .644
Jupiter .649 .728 .728 .807 .906 1.003
King
Marching Baritone
Cleveland
.660
.661
.660 .737 .835
.738
.976
.936
Leblanc .660 .660
Martin, Indiana .660 .715 .812 .812 1.015
Meinl Weston .916 tuba
Mercedes II, Signet .650 .665 .772 1.062
Musica Austria .673
Olds .665 .665 .738 .839 .976
Orsi .645
Reynolds by Olds .664 .664 .738 .839 .975
Reynolds by Reynolds .660 .832 .976
Roth, Sears, RMC, Reynolds
by Blessing, Wards
.645
.837
Schenkelaars .657 .893 .893 tuba
Schilke .645
Selmer, French .661
Shanghai .660
Windsor .651
Yamaha
YB 102
.664 .680 .925 .947 1.039
.947 tuba
York .631
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SIZE BRAND NAME INSTRUMENT
.631 York COR/TRPT
.644 Imperial Creations, Pocket CORNET
.645 Blessing COR/TRPT
.645 Roth, Sears, RMC COR/TRPT
.645 Reynolds by Blessing COR/TRPT
.645 Wards COR/TRPT
.645 Schilke COR/TRPT
.645 Boosey/Hawkes COR/TRPT
.645 Orsi COR/TRPT
.649 Jupiter COR/TRPT
.650 Bundy/Bach TR300 COR/TRPT
.650 Buescher-NEW COR/TRPT
.650 Getzen COR/TRPT
.650 Getzen VALVE T-BONE
.650 Holton-OLD COR/TRPT
.650 Mercedes II, Signet COR/TRPT
.651 Windsor COR/TRPT
.657 Schenkelaars COR/TRPT
.658 Benge COR/TRPT
.660 Holton COR/TRPT
.660 King COR/TRPT
.660 King ALTO HORN/MELL
.660 Leblanc COR/TRPT
.660 Leblanc ALTO HORN/MELL
.660 Martin, Indiana COR/TRPT
.660 Reynolds by Reynolds COR/TRPT
.660 Shanghai COR/TRPT
.661 Cleveland COR/TRPT
.661 Selmer, French COR/TRPT
.664 Besson-Student Line COR/TRPT
.664 Conn, Japanese COR/TRPT
.664 Bach, Mercedes I COR/TRPT
.664 New Collegiate COR/TRPT
.664 Yamaha T602R COR/TRPT
.664 Reynolds by Olds COR/TRPT
.664 Reynolds by Olds ALTO HORN/MELL
.664 Yamaha COR/TRPT
.665 Pan Am, Conn 16A COR/TRPT
.665 Bundy, Mercedes II, Signet VALVE T-BONE
.665 Olds COR/TRPT
.665 Olds ALTO HORN/MELL
.668 Couesnon COR/TRPT
.668 Old Collegiate COR/TRPT
.668 Old Holton ALTO HORN/MELL
.672 Huttl COR/TRPT
.673 Musica Austria COR/TRPT
.674 Czechoslovakia COR/TRPT
.680 Yamaha ALTO HORN/MELL
.682 Conn (Old) COR/TRPT
.682 Pan Am, Continental COR/TRPT
.682 Buescher-Old COR/TRPT
.684 Besson-Student Line ALTO HORN/MELL
.685 Besson-1st Line COR/TRPT
.686 East German COR/TRPT
.714 Pan Am, Continental ALTO HORN/MELL
.714 Pan Am, Continental VALVE T-BONE
.715 Martin, Indiana ALTO HORN/MELL
.728 Jupiter ALTO HORN/MELL
.728 Jupiter VALVE T-BONE
SIZE BRAND NAME INSTRUMENT
.737 King VALVE T-BONE
.738 King MRCH. BARITONE
.738 Olds & Reynolds by Olds VALVE T-BONE
.741 Bach, Mercedes I ALTO HRN/MELL
.772 Bundy, Mercedes II, Signet BARITONE
.775 Besson, Student Line BARITONE
.776 Besson, 1st Line BARITONE
.791 Getzen BARITONE
.791 Old Collegiate BARITONE
.802 Old Holton BARITONE
.812 Martin, Indiana VALVE T-BONE
.812 Martin, Indiana BARITONE
.828 Pan Am, Continental, Conn BARITONE
.832 Reynolds by Reynolds BARITONE
.835 King BARITONE
.836 Deg, Dynasty, 2 valve BARITONE
.837 Roth, Sears, RMC BARITONE
.837 Reynolds by Blessing BARITONE
.837 Wards BARITONE
.839 Reynolds by Olds BARITONE
.840 Bach, Mercedes I BARI/MRCH. BARI
.840 Bundy BARITONE
.842 Blessing BARITONE
.864 Besson-Student Line EUPHONIUM
.864 Boosey/Hawkes EUPHONIUM
.888 Conn 201 Short Action EUPHONIUM
.888 Pan Am, Continental Eb BASS
.893 Schenkelaaras BARITONE
.893 Schenkelaaras TUBA
.916 East German & Menl Weston TUBA
.920 Blessing Accord Bb TUBA
.922 Old Holton BBb/Eb Bass
.922 Besson-1st Line EUPHONIUM
.925 Yamaha BARITONE
.924 Getzen BBb Bass
.936 Cleveland JUMBO BASS
.939 Besson-Student Line Eb BASS
.947 Yamaha Eb BASS
.947 Yamaha-YB102 TUBA
.975 Reynolds by Olds BBb BASS
.976 Besson-4 Valve BARITONE
.976 King and Olds BBb BASS
.976 Reynolds by Reynolds BBb BASS
.978 Besson-Student Line BBb BASS
.978 Bundy TUBA
.978 Boosey/Hawkes BBb BASS
1.003 Jupiter BBb BASS
1.015 Martin, Indiana BBb BASS
1.039 Yamaha BBb BASS
1.048 Pan Am, Continental BBb BASS
1.062 Bundy BBb BASS
1.062 Buescher-New BBb BASS
1.062 Mercedes II BBb BASS
1.062 Signet BBb BASS
1.141 Old Holton JUMBO BASS
1.223 Pan Am, Continental JUMBO BASS
1.360 Besson-1st Line BBb BASS
1.365 Besson-1st Line Eb BASS
1.365 Besson-1st Line JUMBO BASS
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P90 TROMBONE LEVELING STONE
This precision cut and ground granite is with-
in .0001” (.0025mm) of being level. It is fitted with a
removable slide assembling jig, consisting of two
precision ground rails, each of which has a perma-
nently mounted guide pin and three 10 lb pull, dual
pole magnetic holders. The combination of the ta-
pered holders and the permanently mounted guide
pins will hold any size slide in position without any
damage to the slide rails
(tubes).
The P90 Trombone Leveling
Stone with the holders in place
is used to reassemble a slide after it has been straight-
ened and aligned or when installing any new rails
(tubes) or other parts (hand brace or end bow). The
magnetic holders hold the slide exactly in position
after measuring so that binding wire is not necessary.
In actual use, the two magnetic holders on the right
would be in position, but we have tipped them on
their sides so you can see the magnets mounted in the
bottoms.
By removing the assembling jig or turning it to the
rear, the stone can be used to straighten sprung slides
the same way the steel leveling plate was used. Also,
the granite is much superior to a glass leveling plate,
because glass is very elastic and quickly effected by
temperature changes. The P90 Trombone Leveling
Stone has a bracket on the bottom so that it may be
mounted in a vise. By removing the bracket you can
screw the stone to the P91 Stand.
The P90 Trombone Leveling Stone comes
complete with the vise mounting bracket, two
precision ground slide spacing rails and 6 magnets.
P90 Trombone Leveling Stone, Complete
P90B Steel Bar (Set of 2)
P90M Magnets Only (1 only, NOT set)
P90S Stone only w/vise mounting bracket
P91 ADJUSTABLE STAND FOR
TROMBONE LEVELING BLOCK
If you have a P90
Trombone Leveling Stone,
the P91 Adjustable Stand is
what you’ve been
wanting. The stand holds
the stone at the right level
for you to see the bends in
the tubing. Also provides a
better lighting position,
allows a comfortable
posture while working,
eliminates dropping the
heavy stone on your foot or ankle, provides
convenient storage by allowing you to roll the stone
out of the way when not in use.
P91 Adjustable Stand
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*NEW* P88 TUBING
TRUE TOOL
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These NEW “Tubing True Tool” mandrels allow
the most precision and accurate way to round and
straighten brass band instrument tubing, including
trombone slide rail tubes.
These new precision ground mandrels allow about a
3 times more precise fit than even our regular
mandrels; both foreign and domestic.
The new 11” length brings this proven idea into the
21st century, so that in conjunction with your N87A
trombone pliers you will have the perfect meld of
both accuracy and speed. 34 sizes available.
The N87A requires approximately 5.5” of work
space for best results. The NEW P88 provides 11” for
a 100% safety factor. The P88 also has incorporated a
delrin “Safety Stop” to help prevent “over run”,
which is used on our P53 with great success for
several years. Comes with instructions.
P88L Set of 2 trombone handles (2 diameters)
P88S Set of 2 regular tube handles (2 diameters)
P88M Indv. Mandrels by size from .440” to .605”
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N53 REGULAR TROMBONE
SLIDE MANDRELS
These N53 mandrels are perfectly straight, high
carbon, 36” (91.4cm) rods. The leading edges of
these rods are chamfered for safe insertion. The other
end of the rod is knurled for placement in the vise.
We can make any size needed.
These mandrels can also be used to keep slides
straight during buffing. They are also used by those
who prefer the traditional method of repairing dented
trombone slides.
INDIVIDUAL RODS—STATE SIZE
#1 .4219 (10.7mm) #7 .5156 (13mm)
#2 .4375 (11.1mm) #8 .5313 (13.5mm)
#3 .4531 (11.5mm) #9 .5469 (13.9mm)
#4 .4687 (11.9mm) #10 .5625 (14.3mm)
#5 .4843 (12.3mm) #11 .5781 (14.7mm)
#6 .5000 (12.7mm) #12 .5937 (15.1mm)
#13 .6094 (15.5mm)
N53S Set of Trombone Slide Mandrels (#1-10)
N53A Individual Mandrels (#1-5)
N53B Individual Mandrels (#6-10)
N53C Individual Mandrels (#11-13)
N53D Yellow Mesh Sleeve 1/4”-1/2”
N53E Blue Mesh Sleeve 1/2”-3/4”
N52 METRIC TROMBONE
SLIDE MANDRELS
Special metric trombone slide mandrels for use on
Yamaha and other Asian trombone slides. Also,
some Conn, King, etc.. We can make any size need-
ed.
N52A 12.2mm (.4803”)
N52B 13.5mm (.5313”)
N52C 14.5mm (.5709”)
*NEW* N87A TROMBONE
ROLLING SLIDE DENT TOOL
This tool is a
complete departure
from previous
methods of
trombone slide
dent removal.
We used to use a
N52 or N53
mandrel fitted into
the slide and a N12 ring to burnish the slide. Years
later, with the N12 ring mounted in the vise,
lubricated and petroleum jelly or bar soap, you
dragged the slide through the ring on an angle and
scrubbed the dents out.
Of course, this scratched the finish even with the
soap or petroleum jelly used. But, the larger problem
was that IT BENT THE SLIDE. Now, you really had
something to fix. We then advanced to using the “old
N87” which had two rollers to angle the slide thru,
thus rolling out the dents and leaving less damage to
the finish and maybe not bending the slide tube rails
quite as much.
This new N87A is based on an idea from Dr. Mike
Webb who had used some old modified N87 parts
with some long tubular metal and a piece of threaded
rod with some acorn nuts. Gary used this tool in Iowa
at a clinic and Mike later sent it to him to use and
measure. Curtis drew it up and then Gary showed
Cliff how well it worked.
After observing the tool in action Cliff reduced the
size and made it a little more user friendly with a
stabilizing wing, an indexing system and coated
aluminum handles so that the tool is safer, more
manageable, easier to use and still very affordable.
N87A Trombone Rolling Slide Dent Tool
N87U Update for N87—Send in old tool
N12 BURNISHING RING
The N12 ring is used
when burnishing a slide
tube while using a mandrel.
Used to burnish out dents
and dings.
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Note: N53B #8 and N52B are
the exact same size.
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P89 STEEL TROMBONE
SLIDE PLATE
The plate has a 3” (76mm) X 20” (508mm) ground
surface. It is inexpensive and excellent for
straightening individual rails of trombone slides. The
20” (508mm) length will not interfere with the hand
slide brace sleeve. CAUTION—DO NOT attempt to
solder on this plate. Acid fumes will destroy the
ground finish and the heat could warp the steel. For
soldering work, the P90 Trombone Leveling Stone
should be used.
P89 Trombone Slide Plate
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N10 & N11 EXPANDABLE
DENT REMOVAL TOOLS
A tool of
specific size such
as an N53
Mandrel cannot
work equally well
on both the
beginning section
and the bottom
section of the
slide. This is because the first 4 inches of the slide is
from .002” to .010” (.05mm to .15mm) smaller than
the rest of the slide on 90% of all trombones. This is
caused by shrinkage of the tubing when the hand
brace or outer sleeve is soldered on. This can also be
caused by the slide being jarred in such a way that
the hand brace is pushed slightly into the slide.
Using the tool is simple. First, clean the trombone
slide thoroughly with F7 Brasso, Z10 Cold Cleaner
and a dry cheesecloth rag as per our standard pro-
cess. Put the tool in the vise and slide the trom-
bone slide loosely over the tool. Turn the adjust-
ing nut until the expandable working part of the tool
is snug under a portion of the tubing that is dent
free. Then, merely slide the trombone slide back and
forth over the working part of the tool with a slight-
ly rotating movement. This will produce a smooth
burnishing action. The tool is polished chromed
steel. It will not burr or scrape the inside tubing. Ro-
tate until the slide feels smooth. Remove the slide
and wipe it out with a clean length of X50 cheese-
cloth. The dent will probably have disap-
peared; if not, repeat the operation with the adjust-
ing nut a little tighter.
N10 For tenor inner slides
N11 For tenor outer slides
N11A For bass trombone outer slides
Use with N12 ring on page 49.
G8 VERNIER
COMPARATIVE CALIPER FOR “COMPARING DISTANCES”
Graduated in both millimeters and 1/32”,
6” (152mm) long, with 5-3/8” (137mm) capacity, this
device is an economical wonder when it comes to
simple machine work, like tenons, toneholes and
sockets. Your “sense of feel” can be more accurate
than you need to be. For comparing distances that are
to be the same, you can use these inexpensive cal-
ipers and compare the “tension” between the trom-
bone slide rails or tubes. The measurement doesn’t
matter as long as the distance between them is the
same, “measured” by your good “sense of feel.”
Check alignment of trombone slides, tuning slides
and other parallel dimensions.
G8 Vernier Comparative Caliper
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DIAL CALIPERS
Necessary for tonehole, tenon and socket work as
well as brass tube sizing and wood rod making. Also,
for identifying major diameters of screws. Stainless
steel with measuring faces precision ground and
micro lapped for ultimate accuracy. Protective case.
G5A 4” length by .001”
G5B 10cm length by .05mm
G24A 6” length by .001”
G24B 15cm length by .05mm
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P60 ROTARY VALVE
BEARING TOOL
The P60 Rotary Valve Bearing Tool consists of a
hex shaped main body. Included is a complete range
of collet sizes to fit French horns as well as other
rotary instruments. And newly added sizes for
woodwind key swedging.
TO DO THE TOP BEARING Place the hex body of the tool in a vise. Select a
collet that fits the bearing and slide this collet into
the holder. Screw on the pressure handle. Insert the
valve stem into the top bearing plate, then put the
bearing into the collet and tighten the pressure
handle with sufficient force to shrink the bearing
against the stem.
TO DO THE BOTTOM BEARING Remove the cork stops and place the bottom
bearing stem into the proper size collet. Proceed as
above.
TO RELEASE THE TOOL To remove the bearing from the tool, unscrew the
pressure handle one turn and tap the pressure handle
with the palm of your hand to release it.
P60 Rotary Valve Tool, Complete with Body
and Four Collets, #0, #1, #2 & #3
P60B Body & Handle only
P60C Individual Collets-Specify size Collet size ranges for rotary valves:
P60C-0 .286”-.316” (7.3-8mm)
P60C-1 .313”-.343” (8-8.7mm)
P60C-2 .338”-.368” (8.6-9.4mm)
P60C-3 .360”-.390” (9.1-9.9mm)
Optional sizes woodwind collet sizes:
P60C-5 5mm
P60C-6 6mm
P60C-7 7mm
P61 Rotor Bearing Plate Expander (Pg. 58)
P80 ROCKET ROLLER
The Rocket Roller is a rotating bell mandrel with
a specially designed concave taper. One end of the
tool accepts one of two interchangeable heads: one
for cornet, trumpet, flugelhorn, another for
trombone and baritone. The other end is a rotating
tapered mandrel, 1” (25.4mm) to 3/8” (9.5mm),
which can roll against the bell ring, inside tapers on
trumpet, cornet, trombone bells etc.. The concave
taper is the secret to the ease of operation and easy
blending with the P80 Rocket Roller.
P80 Rocket Dent Roller
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P80 Shown mounted in a L42
multi-angle rod holder vise
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P101 BACH AND BUNDY
THREAD RESTORING TOOL
Bach and Bundy cornet and trumpet piston spring
tower thread restoring tool. This tool removes
corrosion left in the top of the spring barrel when
replacing or reinstalling the aluminum alloy valve
stems.
P101 Thread Restoring Tool
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P102 YAMAHA SPRING TOWER
THREAD RESTORING TOOL
Ferree’s now manufactures a thread restoring tool
for Yamaha Cornet/Trumpet spring tower. This tool
will do exactly what the P101 does, except that it is
made specifically for the Yamaha.
P102 Yamaha Thread Restoring Tool
J11 NICKEL SILVER
PATCHING MATERIAL
This patching material .025” thick, is now available
in 6” X 12” (152mm x 305mm) pieces. Easily
formed to make attractive patches.
J11 Nickel Silver Patching Material
J15 & J16 PATCHING BRASS
Sheets of patching brass .025” thick. Soft enough
to be easily formed.
J15 6” (152mm) x 12” (305mm)
J16 12” (305mm) x 12” (305mm)
J17 PATCHING BRASS
ASSORTMENT Stamped patching brass circles. Assorted sizes.
Very handy. .025” (.64mm) thick.
J17 Patching Brass Assort. Sold by the pound
L11 PATCH MAKING TOOL
This tool has
the correct profile
of crook to make
patches for
knuckles and
slide crooks on
trumpets and
cornets. Use
annealed sheet brass or nickel silver for the patch.
L11 Patch Making Tool for cornets and
trumpets
L11A Larger size for sousaphones
L24 LEAD BLOCK
Rolled pure soft lead.
4” (102mm) square,
1/2” (12.7mm) thick.
For making patches,
etc.. or as a pounding
surface. Ideal for use in
connection with our
Patch Making Tool. Al-
so, used to receive nee-
dle springs.
L24 Lead Block
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L26 LEAD PIG
Soft pigs of pure
lead. Excellent for
filling tubes to be
bent into crooks or
mouthpipes, etc.
Weight is about 5
lbs(2.27kg).
L26 Lead Pig
O10 CORNET AND
TRUMPET POLSHING JIG
Will hold most piston
valve instruments. while
doing hand polishing or
special soldering. Hard
maple prongs slip easily into
first and third valve casings.
O10 Cornet and Trumpet Polishing Jig
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*NEW* O28 ADJUSTABLE
FRENCH HORN HOLDING JIG
This holding jig is a very secure way of holding
French horns in a vise. It greatly eases operations
such as soldering, valve adjustments, string
adjustment and other general repairs. New O28 mod-
el has a hole in center of the base plate, so that P56
(on page 19) can be used with it.
Some of the more unique features include: an
adjustable hand brake to allow the Repairmen to
rotate the instrument 360° and lock in place at any
angle; a base and holding groove covered with felt to
prevent scratching; adjustable holding blocks to
securely hold any size French horn bell in place.
O28 French Horn Holding Jig
O28U Update—Send in old tool
P56X Extension Handle for O28
O29 VALVE INSTRUMENT
HOLDING JIG
This jig holds valve instruments more securely
than ever before.
Although constructed of steel, this holding jig
features delrin hardware and PVC covered shafts to
protect inside valve casing surfaces. The adjustable
shaft with locking lever will accommodate different
widths of valve casing clusters. The O29 also works
well with the newer marching style instruments.
O29 Valve Instrument Holding Jig
G40 SLIDE SOLDER ROD
This G40 Slide Solder Rod is properly tapered for
soldering into all stuck slides on cornets, trumpets,
mellophones and other small tube instruments after
removing crooks. Warm the slide so you don’t burn
the lacquer and apply J88 Corrosion Cracker to help
loosen the slides. Solid brass for easy soldering.
5” (127mm) long.
G40 Slide Solder Rod
O70 WOOD ASSEMBLY
MANDRELS
Mandrels used to securely hold instruments
during repairing or final assembling after
lacquering.
O70A Wood Assembly Mandrel, small for
cornet and trumpet
O70B Wood Assembly Mandrel, medium for
trombone
O70C Wood Assembly Mandrel, large for sax
and baritone
O70D For Bass Trombone (not included in set)
O70S Set of 3 Wood Assembly Mandrels,
(O70A, O70B and O70C)
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UNIVERSAL
WATER KEYS A complete water key
assembly; with a solid
brass saddle and nipple.
The key and pin are
nickel plated. Includes
spring.
S20N For cornet-trumpet tuning slide
Complete Assembly
S25N For 3rd valve slide on cornet-trumpet.
Complete Assembly
S30N For trombone. Complete Assembly
S35 AMADO WATER KEY
We have the Amado
Water Key in stock. This
fine water key is
available on several new-
er model instru-
ments. It can be
installed anywhere on the
instrument that has a
water build-up. Installation is very simple.
These water key assemblies are sold as a
complete package, ONLY. They come to you,
unassembled, in five parts.
Available in unfinished brass and silver plated.
S35 Amado Water Keys, brass
S35S Amado Watery Keys, silver plated
S80-S96 FERREE’S
VALVE SPRINGS
Precision made of phosphor bronze alloy.
S80 Cornet, straight, small inner upper,
Selmer type
S81 Cornet, barrel, inner upper, Bach-Bundy
type
S82 Cornet bottom, Conn type
S83 Cornet medium, outer upper Buescher
type
S84 Cornet, large, outer upper, Olds-King
type
S85 Mellophone, alto horn
S86 Baritone
S87 Eb sousaphone
S88 BBb sousaphone
S90–S93B FERREE’S
WATER KEY SPRINGS
S89 French horn rotary valve
S96 Tuba rotary valve
S90 Internal type for cornet or trumpet
S91 External type for Cr/Tr, Alto horn
S92 Baritone or Basses
S93A Trombone, medium, Conn type
S93B Trombone, large, King type
D49 WATER KEY SPRING
INSTALLING JIG
A jig to install short nippled water key springs
D49 Water Key Spring Installing Jig
S78 & S79 POLYGON SPRINGS These springs
are available in
diameters to fit
basses and bar-
itones and are sold
in 9” (229mm)
lengths, allowing
you to custom cut valve springs for each individual
horn. This gives your customer the personal touch.
The unique shape gives an especially smooth ac-
tion to the valves
S78 Ferree Polygon spring for baritones/
euphonium, 9” (229mm) length
S79 Ferree Polygon spring for tuba/
sousaphone, 9” (229mm) length
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