Production Videos
The following files are the first in a series of videos that
will showcase Edwards Instrument production. We will periodically
update this page with new videos, so check back often.
 Lacquering
Download: Broadband (3.48
MB) | Dialup (1.17
MB)
In this video, Scott takes great care in spraying lacquer on
a trumpet. In addition to being a trombone slide expert, Scott's
attention to detail makes him the perfect technician to lacquer
Edwards instruments. Read
more ›
 Plating
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MB) | Dialup (1.31
MB)
The silver plate process starts with a polished, de-greased
instrument. Once clean, the instrument is placed in an electro-clean
tank before being submersed into a silver strike tank. Read
more ›
 Brazing
Download: Broadband (3.94
MB) | Dialup (1.33
MB)
In this video, Marty is brazing a trumpet valve casing. This
process attaches the valve casing ports to the valve casing.
These ports will later have first, second and third valve slides
soft-soldered into place. Read more ›
 Spinning
a Bell
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MB) | Dialup (5.05
MB)
This first video shows Bruce spinning a trombone bell. Spinning
is the process where a bell is formed into its final shape. As
Bruce applies pressure with the "harpoon-like" tool,
the bell slowly takes the shape of the mandrel. Next, he trims
back excess metal near the rim. Read
more ›
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Media Video (wmv) format. If you need assistance, please visit Site
Tools. These videos are quite large and will require a few
minutes to download.
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