J. L. Smith Repair Videos

Interviews

Woodwind Repair Technician, Jim Weiss, Interviews J. L. Smith on the New Valentino E-Series Pads
Woodwind Repair Technician, Jim Weiss, Interviews J. L. Smith on the New Valentino E-Series Pads
J.L. Smith Interviews Repair Specialist Jim Germann
J.L. Smith Interviews Repair Specialist Jim Germann
J.L. Smith Interviews Repair Technician Josh Dunlevy
J.L. Smith Interviews Repair Technician Josh Dunlevy
J.L. Smith Interviews Oboe Repair Specialist Larry Mueller
J.L. Smith Interviews Oboe Repair Specialist Larry Mueller
Angus Mcewan of Flutes and Flutists
Angus Mcewan of Flutes and Flutists
J.L. Smith Interviews Dan Parker
J.L. Smith Interviews Dan Parker
J.L. Smith Interviews Ho-Fan Lee, Inventor of the Thumbport
J.L. Smith Interviews Ho-Fan Lee, Inventor of the Thumbport

General Repair

Polishing Small Silver Parts
Polishing Small Silver Parts

Product link: Tarnish Ragging Cloth

Using The Key Pin Punch Tool To Safely Loosen Pins
Using The Key Pin Punch Tool To Safely Loosen Pins

Product link: Key Pin Punch Tool

The JLS MAG Machine®
The JLS MAG Machine®

Product link: The MAG® Machine

Using a Bushing Setter
Using a Bushing Setter

Product link: JLS Q-Felt Bench Pad Block

Straightening Woodwind Hinge Rods
Straightening Woodwind Hinge Rods

Product link: Bench Block

Sandpaper Prep Techniques
Sandpaper Prep Techniques
The Valentino Directors Fix Kit
The Valentino Directors Fix Kit

Product link: Valentino Directors Fix Kit

How to Make a Palm Burnisher
How to Make a Palm Burnisher
Finding Micro Leaks in Bladder Skin Pads
Finding Micro Leaks in Bladder Skin Pads

Product link: The Mag Machine

J. L. Smith Introduces the New Versa Grip™ Tools
J. L. Smith Introduces the New Versa Grip™ Tools

Product link: Versa Grip™ Tools

Flute Repair

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Removing Open Hole Flute Bushings
Removing Open Hole Flute Bushings

Product link: JLS Flute Pad Cup Collars

Flute Headjoint Corks Part 1: Diagnostics and Adjustments
Flute Headjoint Corks Part 1: Diagnostics and Adjustments

Product link: Flute Headjoint Cork Tool SetFlute Headjoint Cork

Flute Headjoint Corks Part 2: Removal and Replacement
Flute Headjoint Corks Part 2: Removal and Replacement

Product link: Flute Headjoint Cork Tool SetFlute Headjoint Cork

Using Pad Juice on Sticky Flute Pads
Using Pad Juice on Sticky Flute Pads

Product link: Pad Juice

The Valentino Flute Fix Kit
The Valentino Flute Fix Kit

Product link: Valentino Flute Fix Kit

The JL Smith Flute Station™
The JL Smith Flute Station™
Straightening a Flute Body
Straightening a Flute Body

Product link: JLS Flute Mandrels

Rounding the Flute Reciever
Rounding the Flute Reciever

Product link: Plug Gauges

Bass Flute Key Extension
Bass Flute Extension
Flute: Clean, Oil and Adjust
Flute: Clean, Oil and Adjust
Servicing the Flute Sans Thumb Key
Servicing the Flute Sans Thumb Key
Aligning the Flute Body
Aligning the Flute Body

Product link: Flute MandrelMallet

Dented Crook Restoration Part I
Dented Crook Restoration Part I
Dented Crook Restoration Part II
Dented Crook Restoration Part II
How to Make a Palm Burnisher
How to Make a Palm Burnisher
Marking Pads and Shims
Marking Pads and Shims

Product link: Valentino Paper Shims

Flute Care and Assembly
Flute Care and Assembly

Product link: Valentino Flute WandsValentino Microfiber Cloth

Flutes Issues that are Corrected by the Thumbport *In Mandarin*
Flutes Issues that are Corrected by the Thumbport *In Mandarin*

Product link: Thumbport

Instructions on How to Use Fingerport *In Mandarin*
Instructions on How to Use Fingerport *In Mandarin*

Product link: Thumbport

Brass Repair

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Removing The Stuck Mouthpiece on a Trumpet
Removing The Stuck Mouthpiece on a Trumpet

Product link: JLS Mouthpiece Puller

Straightening Mouthpieces With the Shank Dent Tool
Straightening Mouthpieces With the Shank Dent Tool

Product link: JLS Shank Dent Tool

Loosening Frozen Valve Caps on a Brass Instrument
Loosening Frozen Valve Caps on a Brass Instrument

Product link: Valentino Penetrating Oil

Loosening Frozen Valve Caps on a Brass Instrument
Loosening Frozen Valve Caps on a Brass Instrument

Product link: Valentino Penetrating Oil

Clarinet Repair

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Oiling The Clarinet Bore
Oiling The Clarinet Bore

Product link: Valentino Bore Oil

Valentino Clarinet Fix Kit
Valentino Clarinet Fix Kit

Product link: Valentino Clarinet Fix Kit

Finding Micro Leaks in Bladder Skin Pads
Finding Micro Leaks in Bladder Skin Pads

Product link: The Mag Machine

Securing Loose Clarinet Posts

Saxophone Repair

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JL Smith Sax Key Adjustment
JL Smith Sax Key Adjustment

Product link: JLS Sax Key Adjusting Lever

Straightening the Saxophone Bell
Straightening the Saxophone Bell
Aligning the Saxophone Body
Aligning the Saxophone Body

Product link: Sax Leak Light Kits

Replacing Saxophone Neck Corks
Replacing Saxophone Neck Corks

Product link: Valentino Sax Neck Cork

Sax Key Adjusting Lever
Sax Key Adjusting Lever

Product link: Sax Key Adjusting Lever

Burnishing Saxophone Toneholes
Burnishing Saxophone Toneholes
Sealing  Sax Bell Joint
Sealing Sax Bell Joint
Resolving Saxophone Roller Noise
Resolving Saxophone Roller Noise