This course parallels topics and tasks learned in BIRT1110, adding solder projects, complete instrument repair, introduction to trombone handslide repairs and trumpet playing methods. Machine tool operation, aspects of a safe work environment as well as instrument inspection, repair and invoicing are also included. Grading is based on project evaluation and written tests. (Prerequisite: BIRT1110 or field experience commensurate with course content as determined by instructor) (5 Credits)

Course Outline

The following list of course goals will be addressed in the course. (*designates a CRUCIAL goal)

1. *Identify general shop safety rules and procedures
2. Identify trombone nomenclature
3. *Identify lathe tool bit holder types
4. *Identify spot lacquer preparation techniques
5. Identify BIR glossary of terms
6. * Manufacture domed handle poker
7. * Repair customer brasswinds
8. *Exhibit professional band instrument repair technician behavior
9. * Identify HMIS safety labeling and associated rules
10. *Identify trombone handslide chem flush procedures
11. Demonstrate spot plating techniques
12. * Identify lathe tool bit types
13. * Demonstrate stuck valve or tuning slide removal techniques
14. * Manufacture draw knob installer clip
15. *. Apply BIR program rules and policies
16. Define grinder/sander nomenclature
17. * Demonstrate cork barrel bumper material removal and installation techniques
18. * Identify location and use of safety equipment
19. * Demonstrate spot lacquer preparation techniques
20. * Identify stuck valve or tuning slide removal techniques
21. * Demonstrate compound slide setup
22. * Manufacture inner slide tube burnishing plier
23. * Apply general shop safety rules and procedures
24. Identify BIR program rules and policies
25. * Demonstrate trombone chem flushing procedures
26. * Define lathe nomenclature
27. * Demonstrate spot lacquer application
28. * Identify stuck cap, stem and mouthpiece removal techniques
29. * Demonstrate center drill use
30. *. Manufacture large nose picker
31. * Apply HMIS safety labeling and rules
32. Identify hand/bench tool names
33. * Demonstrate trombone handslide tube straightening and alignment techniques
34. * Demonstrate draw knob installation
35. * Demonstrate suck cap, stem and mouthpiece removal techniques
36. * Demonstrate lathe facing setup
37. *Demonstrate trombone handslide dent removal techniques
38. * Demonstrate main tuning slide disassembly and assembly techniques
39. Identify micrometer nomenclature
40. Identify case repair techniques
41. * Demonstrate lathe longitudinal cutting setup
42. *Manufacture main tuning slide ferrule
43. * Demonstrate trombone handslide final adjustment techniques
44. * Demonstrate main tuning slide crook dent removal
45. Demonstrate case repair techniques
46. * Demonstrate micrometer use
47. * Machine rotary valve back bearing seating tool
48. * Demonstrate trombone bell section straightening and alignment procedures
49. *Demonstrate mouthpipe assembly construction techniques
50. * Identify brasswind maintenance procedures
51. * Demonstrate pipe cutter use
52. * Manufacture piston stroke measuring tool
53. * Demonstrate trombone main tuning slide crook dent removal procedures
54. * Demonstrate "s" brace fitting and installation techniques
55. * Demonstrate instrument check-in procedures
56. * Demonstrate trombone bell section dent removal procedures
57. * Demonstrate mouthpipe assembly installation techniques
58. * Demonstrate trumpet and french horn play testing (methods) techniques
59. * Demonstrate tap and die use on lathe
60. * Demonstrate trombone inner or outer handslide tube or crook replacement procedures
61. Identify spot plating types and techniques
62. * Manufacture small nose picker
63. * Identify trombone outer handslide tube replacement procedures
64. * Demonstrate lathe single point threading tool setup
65. * Identify trombone inner handslide tube replacement procedures
66. * Demonstrate boring bar setup
67. * Identify trombone handslide crook replacement procedures
68. Manufacture trumpet casing mount
69. * Manufacture valve slide crook crown dent removal tool
70. * Manufacture waterkey spring installer

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