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Can't do it ! Lol !!
Great thread. Something occurred to me while reading this... My first "proper" kit was a Tama Swingstar from 1982. I saved my money from working all s...
8 years agowanted : Kent snare lug (as pictured)
1966bmx - PM sent. -Doug
8 years agoLudwig marcher - help ID date
Hey Slingerlad - a pal at our church would do the same thing and that's how I got the idea. It was a bit of a struggle to get the right playing height...
8 years agoTrump drum found...
Make America drum again.
8 years agoFinishing Mahogany
Does anyone here use poly for the "clear coat" or are you all using a spray on finish? I hate spraying, don't have proper ventilation, etc. I'd have...
8 years agoluan - exterior finish
I was wrong, my Kent snare is not luan. So, if anyone has a beat up orphan of a luan drum that I can use for testing let me know. Needs to be cheap....
8 years agoWet sand for finishing ?
I'm here to ask for a pic. :D -Doug
8 years agoMercury Pro US 20/12/16 in Psychedelic Red
Oh baby, that is cool!
8 years agoVintage Hayman Drum Kit found in a skip
Those look cool! I know nothing about Hayman drums at all but now I'm curious. Would you be able to score the parts Sean? Nice find! -Doug
8 years agoluan - exterior finish
Looks great! How does the tung oil hold up? I was considering a colored dye/stain, but I like that light color you have Grantro. Keep 'em coming...
8 years agoLudwig marcher - help ID date
Thanks Rotarded - Finding out when they went from straight across strainer snare cord holes to staggered holes would help narrow the year/model down....
8 years agoluan - exterior finish
That does look nice. Did you treat the wood before varnish? Pore fill? -Doug
8 years agoLudwig marcher - help ID date
and one more
8 years agoLudwig marcher - help ID date
and another pic
8 years agoLudwig marcher - help ID date
Hi fellows - have always wanted a vintage marching snare. Hit the button on eBay last night and scored one. No badge present. Bad picture of strainer....
8 years ago