Mouthpiece refacing kit:which tools are needed?

[Subtone Sam]

Which set of tools are needed for mouthpiece refacing? I know there are kits available but I'd rather buy them separately or if there is a good complete kit available,let me know.I don't mind paying little bit more if the tools are of good quality.Any particular brand names that are good? Thanks!

[David Spiegelthal]

To get started, all you really need are:
1) A thick piece of very flat plate glass;
2) Wet/dry silicon carbide sandpaper in grits 220, 400, 600;
3) Dozens of junk mouthpieces to get started on (and probably trash until you get the hang of it);
4) A keen eye and a few very good 'model' mouthpieces to use as guides.

I'm rather outspoken on this, but IMHO you don't need feeler gauges or any other measurement devices. Use your eye and play-testing to judge dimensions and curvatures.

[Subtone Sam]

Thanks,David!

I still would like to get some measurement devices,like feeler gauges etc.Anyone knows if there is a digital gauge available?

[MojoBari]

I measure tip openings with digital calipers using the back of the glass gage as a small flat surface held against the table. This method takes some technique to get consistent measurement results, but so do the alternatives.

See:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MouthpieceWork/

for thorough discussions on the recommended gages and tools.

[Subtone Sam]

Thanks,Mojobari! Good info on the site,joined already.