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Removing old paint from wooden hoops...
I'm with Purdie. I don't like to sand paint into small particles, whether they contain lead or not. They may eventually find their way into the soil...
6 years agoSlingerland Radio King 1938 15x8 - Video + Never seen one before?
Looks like a Concert King, which is in the 1950 catalog. Nice drum. Those "Super Lugs" were introduced in 1940 on the Super Radio King snare, and by...
6 years agostore drums at a storage garage
Pfft, kids these days....
6 years agoStar Drum Experts Help Please
Actually, I was wrong about the finish. That's either Tiger Pearl or Gold-Eddy Satin Flame. If it's a pearl, it should shine up really nicely with s...
6 years agostore drums at a storage garage
I haven't personally used a storage facility, but definitely check into security, surveillance, individual door alarms, insurance, safety, etc. Make...
6 years agoStar Drum Experts Help Please
These are early Tamas, probably late 60's, early 70's. For $160, I'd take a flyer on them, absolutely. The wrap could be a faded black or blue oyste...
6 years agoBearing Edge Repair Question
@JDragon - I like your idea about wetting the rering. I might put a strip of wax paper between the seam to protect the shell and wet the ring with a...
6 years agoBearing Edge Repair Question
A couple more pics
6 years agoBearing Edge Repair Question
So I decided to give it a go. I put an old wood hoop on the outside of the shell to use as a brace, and I cut up an old T-shirt to protect the pearl....
6 years agoBearing Edge Repair Question
Thanks guys. My concern is that the rering is stronger than the shell. I’ve tried to clamp it once but the shell began to bend toward the rerin...
6 years agoBearing Edge Repair Question
Hi guys, I’ve got a 18x20 Slingerland bebop combo drum with some old water damage to the bearing edge and rering. Thought I’d come here to ask some o...
6 years agoPercent of unmodified classic American kits left?
I have several unmodified Radio King shells that may have been reassembled with period-correct streamline lugs, legs, hoops, and mufflers, mostly atta...
7 years agoIntroduction and my BELOVED new maple kit!
Nice kit. Walnut is a classic look. What's even more important is that it got you excited to play again. Good luck with them and good luck with the...
7 years agoMystery kit picture from the Internet
Is she doing crossovers with that grip technique? Impressive
7 years agoPremier Kit... But which one?
XPK's came with lacquer finish. APK's came with either black, white, or red wrap. Your kit looks like an APK.
7 years ago