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Cleaning up the shell of a 1908 Lyon Healy Single Head Snare
OB The wires and strainer are all on the inside of the drum. This is a single head snare. Thanks for the recommendation on the furniture restorer/cle...
8 years agoCleaning up the shell of a 1908 Lyon Healy Single Head Snare
Hi gang, I have a 1908 Lyon Healy Single Head Snare that I picked up a few years back and am finally getting around to cleaning it up. I reached out...
8 years ago1969 Ludwig Standard find!
Agree with K.O. Novus 2 lightly by hand followed by Novus 1 to shine and protect. I would personally recommend to follow it with 2 coats of caranuba...
8 years agoSlingerland Duco bongo's.
Creighton, You really have to share some pictures of this 9-piece Duco kit once you get the bongos restored. I am very intrigued. Michael
8 years agoLuddy standard wrap buffing?
I wold recommend Novus 2 if there is some scratches followed by Novus 1 then 2 coats of caranuba wax. Should make it shine nicely. I have a kit in Re...
8 years agoB/O super sensitive project
Hey J!m. Great thread. I remember you talked about your hunt for one of these during the CT Drum show. Glad you finally got one......or two to make i...
8 years agoQuestion? Approx. Value Leedy
What a great kit ! And to have the hardware, cymbals, trap case etc is even better. As far as the re-wrap question, you already answered that and I...
8 years agoMid 1970s Slingerland snare
Johnlec Great job on the refinish, what did you use to clean it up? I would surmise that the "scratch patterns" around the holes are mini-stress crack...
8 years agoCleaning a 1964 Ludwig Jazz Festival snare?
Green glass You are 100% right ! The distilled white vinegar can ruin the chrome. I usually only soak for about 3 hours then rinse really well with wa...
8 years agoCleaning a 1964 Ludwig Jazz Festival snare?
Bad drew, A picture would help us to guide you. They are easy to dismantle. Once you have all the hardware off, depending on the condition of the wra...
8 years agoCleaning Chrome
Hey Scotty A Thanks for the great post and all the hard work. I did a similar project on removing yellowing from WMP. Was a lot of fun. My next pro...
8 years agoWFL Badge loose
You could also try using a grommet tool. Easy to build: 1/4" - 20 x 2" Machine Head bolt and nut, nylon washer and large metal washer. Place the m...
8 years agoWFL Zephyr Lug Green Sparkle Set
I may have the tom mounts, I will look when am back at the CT house in 2-weeks. I think they are the same non-chrome or nickel plated as your mounts....
8 years agoThis is the Display Your Leedy Drums Thread
Here are some pictures of my May 1966 Leedy, a Shelly Manne in Blue Agate Pearl. The pictures are from when I acquired it and since then I have replac...
8 years agoJoe Morello Technique
Joe was an amazing jazz musician and a rudimentary genious. He was a gentelman and a guiding light for those that tried to emulate him and for those t...
8 years ago