ASE TRUMPET
This image is a placeholder for my trumpet design on autodesk
ABOUT ASE TRUMPET
Why I decided to make a trumpet
Bryce Elphingstone is a brass player in the Stratford High School band and has been playing for 8 years. He first decided to make a trumpet when he realized that he didn't have one and it would be a good experience to build a trumpet and have it fit his needs. He plans to purchase sheet brass, brass tubing, and nickel-silver rods and then shape and assemble them into the final product. Bryce is qualified to do this because of his deep understanding of brass instruments and his commitment to making an instrument with a good sound.
THE MAN BEHIND IT ALL
Bryce Elphingstone, Volunteer Trombonist and Low Brass Section Leader
Bryce Elphingstone is currently 17 and attends Stratford High School. He loves band and is extremely involved in it- that's why he wanted to make a trumpet. Although Bryce usually plays trombone/baritone, he decided to make a trumpet simply because he does not own one.
**WORKING ON A BETTER PHOTO, PROBABLY IN SOMETHING FANCIER**
WHAT I WANT TO ACCOMPLISH
I want to cast and assemble a fully functioning trumpet with a good sound, preferably before marching season starts. I want the valves to be smooth and I want the tuning to be correct.
SCHEDULE
June 1st
FULLY FINISHED TRUMPET DESIGN IN AUTODESK INVENTOR
June 15th
TRUMPET BELL MANDRILL DESIGNED IN AUTODESK INVENTOR ACCORDING TO TRUMPET DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
June 29th
CAST MANDRILLÂ OUT OF ALUMINUM FROM DESIGN USING SAND CAST AND 3D PRINT
July 6th
FORM BELL AROUND MANDRILL
July 20th
CREATE SAND CAST OUT OF 3D PRINTED VALVE CASING NEGATIVE AND CAST VALVE CASINGS
August 3rd
CAST VALVES OUT OF NICKEL-SILVER
August 10th
BEGIN BENDING TUBING AND ASSEMBLING THE TRUMPET
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