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Rogers 380 Wet Sand Wrap Restoration
Looks great!! Thanks for the pics. Creighton
12 years agoAdvice for some paint removal please
70 percent iso alcohol with extreme caution. Novas #3. Turtle Wax polishing compound White. I'd start with the Turtle, then misspelled Novas #3. 70%...
12 years agoThe magic of Level Sealer
Great Job!! Cool drum. Thanks for the pics. Creighton
12 years agoInterior shell treatment?
Sorry if this has been beat to death elsewhere. If so couldn't find it. None of my Slingys show any signs of any finish applied to the interiors. I'm...
12 years agoShould bearing edges be left alone?
Tim, Thanks for taking the time to post. Great info. Does natural/coated or painted interiors make a huge difference or just another factor to sort?...
12 years agoAnother "I never knew that"-- North Snare Drum!
OddBall, First thing I thought as well: [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZL6RGkPjws[/ame] Creighton
12 years agoShould bearing edges be left alone?
cn679 has it nailed. I just put Evans 360's on my Slingy toms and 20" bass. Very happy. Give new heads a go before any mods. Creighton
12 years agoAdvice for some paint removal please
Goo Gone will destroy lacquer and latex paint. Good stuff just be careful. "Test Small Area" first is good advice. Creighton
12 years agoRubber Protectant/Lubricator
For 100 percent rubber, Glycerin works very well. It does not contain any additives to prevent UV damage, penetrating oils or waxes that may react wit...
12 years agoLate 40s Early 50s Radio King Progress Pics to Complete
That looks outstanding!! Congrats. Worth every bit of the wait. Thanks for the pics! Creighton
12 years agoNext up: Duplex ?OB Snare
Thanks everyone!! The best part of this restore has been sending pics to Dad. It has gone from yea that is my old snare,what about it?. To where he...
12 years agoNickel vs. Chrome hardware
Looks great!! Far less work to keep chrome bright. Needs attention every 25 years or so. Nickel every 25 days :-) Creighton
12 years agoTuning Vintage Drums To Notes
Great thread!! Thanks to all. Creighton
12 years agoNext up: Duplex ?OB Snare
Finished. Think it came out well. Creighton
12 years agoStarted the 16.16 Slingy RK Floor Tom Today.
Odd state of affairs. So appears I have two toms with vent holes short the normal amount of lugs. I have a 20" x 16" 16 claw foot early small lug 1...
12 years ago