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Goof-off on a WFL badge Last viewed: 7 hours ago

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I'm making a players drum from a pretty beat-up WFL snare. I filled in the worst parts last night and sanded today, then happened upon a bottle of Goof-Off on a trip to attic and thought i'd see what i could do with the badge. Here's a pic for fun. Now how do i remove the grommet off of a thin shell like that?

1964 Ludwig Champagne Super Classic
1970 Ludwig Blue Oyster Super Classic
1977 Rogers Big R Londoner 5 ebony
1972/1978 Rogers Powertone/Big R mix ebony
60's Ludwig Supersensitive
Pearl B4514 COB snare ( the SC snare)
Pearl Firecracker
PJL WMP maple snare
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Posted on 11 years ago
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From funkypoodle

I'm making a players drum from a pretty beat-up WFL snare. I filled in the worst parts last night and sanded today, then happened upon a bottle of Goof-Off on a trip to attic and thought i'd see what i could do with the badge. Here's a pic for fun. Now how do i remove the grommet off of a thin shell like that?

Give this a look.

http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/refinish_project/precision_removing_hardware.html

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 11 years ago
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Grommet removal step ...1

Take badge off drum as shown.

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 11 years ago
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Grommet removal step....2

Place badge on tabletop drill press with 3/4 " metal bit and ream out Grommet hole.

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It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

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Posted on 11 years ago
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Grommet removal step...3,

After reaming out hole your finished badge should have no grommet. Some pics of final product.

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It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

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Posted on 11 years ago
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Thanks guys! Oddball: I'll go grab my chainsaw! I know my question seems really amateur, but I took home-ec in school instead of shop class. Don't knock it! I was the only guy in a class full of women :D

1964 Ludwig Champagne Super Classic
1970 Ludwig Blue Oyster Super Classic
1977 Rogers Big R Londoner 5 ebony
1972/1978 Rogers Powertone/Big R mix ebony
60's Ludwig Supersensitive
Pearl B4514 COB snare ( the SC snare)
Pearl Firecracker
PJL WMP maple snare
Odds & Sods

Sabians, Paistes, Zildjians, Zyns, UFIPs, MIJs etc
Item may be subject to change!
Posted on 11 years ago
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Maybe this will give you a few jumping off points to get you started...each grommet has its own unique challenges, but I just did one in a similar set. The pics are from a 1966 Ludwig Copper (on Chrome on Steel - would that be COCOS??:D) 13"-14" Timbales.

Anyway, if it will help. I snipped of the curled edge with the tools shown, then carefully ground it down nearly flush with the spacer, then pulled it right through.

Hey good luck!

Posted on 11 years ago
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Here's how they came out....for removing the paint but retaining the patina of the badge, I used a great product that comes in handy for just this kind of thing called "Citristrip" http://www.citristrip.com that you can get at any Lowe's, etc. The grommet and spacer were buffed out with a 6" firm spiral with ***elers rouge. I know I can't reuse them (replacements on the way, along with tool from My Old Kentucky Drums (Thanks for the heads-up, Grantro!), but what the heck....look for complete pics on the drums when they come in....still have to find a reasonably priced mid-60's twin to replace the 14" missing badge.

Posted on 11 years ago
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Thank you Poregon! Great info with pics! Bless you!

1964 Ludwig Champagne Super Classic
1970 Ludwig Blue Oyster Super Classic
1977 Rogers Big R Londoner 5 ebony
1972/1978 Rogers Powertone/Big R mix ebony
60's Ludwig Supersensitive
Pearl B4514 COB snare ( the SC snare)
Pearl Firecracker
PJL WMP maple snare
Odds & Sods

Sabians, Paistes, Zildjians, Zyns, UFIPs, MIJs etc
Item may be subject to change!
Posted on 11 years ago
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