In a message dated 12/5/2003 7:31:49 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> Looking for light weight valves? Talk to Finke. > Not only them, but Josef Meinlschmidt, maker of valve sections for many fine horn makers, can make rotors out of carbon fiber resin, as well. >From a repair standpoint, the material used in the rotor is very important. It will determine both how light and quick the valves feel, and it will also determine how long the valves will perform adequately. I believe that carbon fiber resin is fine given two important factors: (1) the rotor shaft is tapered (not necessarily the valve in the casing), and (2) the owner keeps the horn clean. If either of those two are not true, you will have troubles. But then, that can also be said of rotors made of metal, can't it? Dave Weiner Brass Arts Unlimited _______________________________________________ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
