SOMEONE ELSE'S CHRISTMAS PRESENT TO ME

• SOMEONE ELSE'S CHRISTMAS PRESENT TO ME
  Posted by Hero on 22 Dec, 2019 18:58
• Thought I'd given myself enough of a Christmas present. Now I've just been given this.
  
  Needs a lot of work, but is definitely repairable.
  
  Nice Christmas gift. I can play it....
  
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  Posted by oilfield_steam on 23 Dec, 2019 10:42
• Might wanna watch this one:...
  
  https://youtu.be/wflildRmcJw
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  Posted by Hero on 23 Dec, 2019 11:04
• OK, OK! So it's a bit beaten up! I can fix it!😁
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  Posted by txlabman on 23 Dec, 2019 11:31
• Looks like a great project.
  
  Good luck!
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  Posted by St Paul Steam on 23 Dec, 2019 12:07
• I would love to see it after you're done with it 😊👍
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  Posted by Hero on 23 Dec, 2019 12:24
• Quote from: St Paul Steam on 23 Dec, 2019 12:07

  I would love to see it after you're done with it 😊👍
  

  
  Don't hold your breath. This one is a long-term project!
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  Posted by Hero on 26 Dec, 2019 19:43
• Got it all apart with no damage. Gentle heat, lots of WD-40, waiting between applications freed slides that hadn't moved in maybe 40 years.
  
  Valves are dirty and somewhat worn, but not hopeless, I think.
  
  Can't blow into it till it's been thoroughly cleaned, but it's beginning to look as if most of its problems are cosmetic....
  
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  Posted by St Paul Steam on 27 Dec, 2019 05:58
• its a nice start, I will be following with interest.
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  Posted by txlabman on 27 Dec, 2019 08:47
• Agree with Bruce. Neat project. I will also be following with interest.
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  Posted by Nick on 27 Dec, 2019 19:09
• I don't know a thing about instruments, but will enjoy watching the repairs 
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