Posted by Sam Gnagey on December 26, 2000 at 19:13:29:
In Reply to: Bell-wire protection posted by Ringmaster on December 26, 2000 at 13:15:37:
The safest way to split the tubing is with a pair of sharp scissors. I get the cut ends to melt over a gas flame(careful, they tend to catch fire), stick them together and quench under running cold water. Takes a bit of planning. Get the water running before you start to melt the tubing. It will protect, but it will also change the playing characteristics of the horn.