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Slingerland 12"x22" 1960 Restoration
I think you have the right idea coming from the other direction (1st pic). It's tough when the outer ply is so thin and brittle. I have a big old hea...
13 years agoSlingerland 12"x22" 1960 Restoration
Looks like you're doing pretty well to me! Just keep going, liberally pouring the acetone right down where the wrap meets the shell. Don't be shy with...
13 years agoLevon Helm inspired wooden kit
I'm coming to Cape Breton this weekend (for real)....I want to come play these. So envious. Your patience and thoroughness with this project is amazin...
13 years agoSlingerland 12"x22" 1960 Restoration
I'm sure people have other ways of doing this (heat, etc.), but my best results for loosening tight wrap is with acetone. If you can get it started at...
13 years agoStudent's New Drums
Louie came to play with our Jazz I group in college, and my good friend who was the drummer of the ensemble got to play Louie's drums on a couple tune...
13 years agoNeed some Ludwig parts
Such a beautiful thing to know that can still happen, isn't it?
13 years agoKent 22"
Anyone have a Blue/Gold Badge Kent 22" BD? Prefer Gold sparkle but anything will do. Thanks.
13 years agoDrumMate: restauration project
You can also put packing tape on the block of wood to insure 100% that it doesn't stick to your wrap.
13 years agoLudwig Spray Paint Nightmare Kit
Time to go to school... [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VShpcqd3zE[/ame]
13 years agogretsch stop sign bass drum
...and as trivial as it may seem, changing out the metal hoops for wood cuts out some of the harsh overtones and noise that have always driven me nuts...
13 years agogretsch stop sign bass drum
I'd suggest going for the Aquarian Super Kick dampened head and something a little heavier on the front, i.e. Aquarian Regulator, Fiberskyn, or coated...
13 years agoLeedy(?) T Rods and Claws
Hey all. What are these worth? There were 9 of them on a Radio King BD i picked up, and have been informed they're off a 1920's Leedy. Any ideas?
13 years agoRadio King(?) T Rods
Gotcha. Any ideas what they're worth? They seem sort of hard to come by.
13 years agoRadio King(?) T Rods
Thanks. You know, I've been told these are off of a Leedy drum. I'd like to find these exact rods and claws...may never happen, but I appreciate your...
13 years agoLudwig Spray Paint Nightmare Kit
Please don't add any more paint to these great drums, especially on the interiors. You know you're on the right path to making this kit happen, and if...
13 years ago