BIR 115 - Dent Removal Techniques

2 Credits
Students learn proper techniques of dent removal on brass and nickel band instruments. Instruction is provided in the use of dent hammers, dent balls and barrels, mandrels, burnishers, and other tools of the industry. Additional instruction is provided in the use of the Votaw® pneumatic tools, Ferree’s Dent Machine® and the C.G. Conn Dent Eraser®.

Course Outcomes

Demonstrate awareness at all times of the potential for injury to themselves or others when using dent removal equipment, and should utilize the equipment in such a way as to minimize that risk.
Demonstrate the ability to remove dents from brasswind instruments without inflicting additional damage.
Properly use and maintain of all dent removal equipment.
Select the proper dent removal equipment to suit the task at hand.
Demonstrate capability in the removal of dents from bells, bodies, slides, and other various parts of brasswind instruments.