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RK Ducos, Time capsule.
Thanks ELM! Hope the nephew sticks with the drums so can pass them on. So the hold things on parts have had a bath and tumble, bath time again. Cool...
9 years agoRK Ducos, Time capsule.
Yes there is. Can't make it out though. It starts with an S. Pencil strike marks survive for the strainer/badge placement points. Thanks! getting the...
9 years agoRK Ducos, Time capsule.
Thanks John! No. Was not any oil applied from the factory so none now. These are just getting a clean back to original as found condition. Interior of...
9 years agoMy Ludwig & Ludwig Project
Nice job! Looks like the cats are keeping watch:-) Creighton
9 years agoRK Ducos, Time capsule.
So bought a bigger tumbler today. Two running should have this kit sorted in short order. Got started on the bass drum. Had to play it a bit more fi...
9 years agoRK Ducos, Time capsule.
Thanks! Funny how things go. Bought this snare before knew about the RK kit. Traveling so Glenn was kind enough to babysit till I got home. Great pack...
9 years agoSlingerland Chicago snare
Great drum and condition! That is the strainer you need. They turn up. Nice ones can get spendy. Creighton
9 years agoRK Ducos, Time capsule.
Odd, but vintage bits survive well here. There are yards with 30+ cars where the chrome is mint on every one. Been outside for years. Enough of that....
9 years agoRK Ducos, Time capsule.
Update: Quick shot of bits in the hotplate Dawn soak. I like < 100 degrees. Around 95 f.seems good. These have only been in a couple of hours. Crap co...
9 years agoCleaning up a Mahogany Shell
How about finding wraped shells that are toast and re-wrap in mahogany venier? Heads should still fit etc... Creighton
9 years agoYear & Mount Model
Hi Jay, Those look Slingerland to me. Hoshino and others copied the sound king lugs. Know all to well about paint the insides. My case it was black gr...
9 years agoVistalite Spider Cracks
Hope you get it fixed. Tequila Sunrise kit is on the short list. Forum limit is 5 pics. Send what you want posted to: [email]cjs@lost-coast-designs.co...
9 years agoHung some toms today
That is a very cool serious big noise maker there. Have fun!! Creighton
9 years agoHelp requested with drum info and value
Welcome to the forum! Those are in great condition. Please don't attempt any cleaning. They are fine as is. If you are anywhere near WA.state might be...
9 years agoCleaning up a Mahogany Shell
Thanks! Every Slingerland that had a wrap is mahogany first ply under the wrap. Mileage will vary how good they look once wrap removed. Suspect mahoga...
9 years ago