Saxophone Repair Tools & Supplies
Saxophone Level 1 Kit includes: |
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Pearl Protector |
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Needle Spring for Pin vice |
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Pin Vice |
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Leak Light |
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Pad levelling rings – set |
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Spring book |
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Flat nose pliers |
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Screwdriver 3mm |
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Screwdriver 2mm |
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Assembly Board – Saxophone |
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Pad Slick |
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Pad slick – Double sided |
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Shellac Stick |
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Key oil |
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Hot melt Glue Pellets |
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Hot melt Glue Sticks |
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Razor Blades |
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Tech Cork – 0.4mm, 0.6mm, 1.0mm – One of each |
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Sheet Cork Assortment |
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1/16” Sheet Cork |
Other supplies you will need to purchase:
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Benchcover – (Silicone/neotech mat, Cloth, Towel, Carpet) |
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Webcam/cellphone (1080p) and downward-facing camera mount eg Amazon |
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Bench Peg – One of the following: Welnuo, MusicMedic, Ferrees Tools (D6) |
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Hot Air Station– One of the following: Amazon, JL Smith, MusicMedic, Factory Direct |
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Razor Blades – single edge blades |
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Q-Tips – 1 large package |
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Contact Cement/Adhesive- 1 container (DAP Weldwood Recommended) |
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Denatured alcohol/Methylated Spirits – 1 container |
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Naphtha/Shellite/Lighter Fluid – 1 Container |
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Push Down Alcohol Dispenser bottle – Eg Amazon |
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Dawn or other mild Dishsoap |
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Soft bristle/horsehair brush – eg Ferrees Tools – H26 |
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Small soft paintbrush |
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Pin/Needle/Pin Vice with pin – For pad work |
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Dowel Rod/Old Drumstick – For pad work so you don’t get burnt |
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Sandpaper (about 180 grit for sanding TechCork) |
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Emery cloth/Sandpaper – 240 grit (for sanding neck corks) |
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Digital Calipers |
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Popsicle Sticks |
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Micro butane torch – Not necessary but nice to have |
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Butane for the torch |
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Alcohol Lamp – Amazon “Adjustable Alcohol Lamp” or Local supplier |
Pads & other tools along with other instrument repair suppliers will be recommended throughout the course
Level 1 course Instrument: 1x Alto Saxophone in playable condition for a COA
If your instrument needs more than four pads replaced – this is not suitable for L1 course and is best kept for the L2 course
Level 2 course Instruments : 1x Alto Saxophone to be overhauled/re-padded & 1x Tenor, Bari or Soprano for COA
Saxophone L2 course recommended tools
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Item |
Where to Buy |
Notes |
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Lapping Compound |
800 Grit – Fine |
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Tone Hole Lifters |
Eco Set |
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Tone Hole Files |
Medium Grit |
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Tone Hole Pilots |
Also get Ball end driver |
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Duckbill Parallel Pliers (Small) |
Small Size is most used |
Note: Some of these tools are available from other suppliers but these are the most cost effective options
