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Lion Snare by Lyon and Healy Restoration
FFR428 I got the label damp, smoothed it out, and put it in a book to dry and it looks great. I just need to figure out what kind of adhesive to use...
12 years agoLion Snare by Lyon and Healy Restoration
Long time no posts but here is the finished restore. I will likely store the snares that came with the drum and buy some new snares sometime soon. S...
12 years agoLion Snare by Lyon and Healy Restoration
back_beat, Yeah the shell is super thin, there are some cracks inside where it was bent to create the bearing edge. I would guess is is 1mm or less....
12 years agoEarly 1900s Ludwig Tension Rods
I am looking for two 2" tension rods from the early 1900s to complete my Ludwig Universal Snare restoration. Here is a picture of what I am hoping to...
12 years ago60s Gretsch COB snare on eBay
I found a 60's Gretsch 14 round badge COB snare on eBay and it looks like a deal so I am posting it here.
12 years agoMy Pearl FFX Snare on eBay
It is not vintage but it sure is nice! Click here. [IMG]http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc409/ElectromasterN64/Pearl%20FFX%20Restoration/PearlFXX...
12 years agoEarly 1900s Tension Rods
Anybody???????????
12 years ago1920's Luddy Universal
The strainer is called the Tango. Here is a page with a 1923 catalog scan.
12 years ago1920's Luddy Universal
I am working on one too here! I polished it up but that was mainly due to a lot of rust I wanted to get rid of. Still waiting on the heads. It is a...
12 years agoEarly 1900s Tension Rods
Still looking for two. A couple people have messaged me requesting that I buy atleast $30 in gear. Anyone willing to just sell two rods?
12 years agoMarching Snare to Kit Snare
Here is a good thread to look at Marching Snare Display Thread
12 years agoEarly 1900s Tension Rods
Anyone willing to sell me two?
12 years agoReparing Paper Labels
Thanks for the tip! I applied some steam to soften it up a little so it would lay flat. I had to lay it on a sheet of paper before putting it in the...
12 years agoReparing Paper Labels
Any tips on repairing wrinkly paper labels? Mine is cureld up like a leaf and I want to get it flat again so I can glue it back inside the drum. My...
12 years agoEarly 1900s Tension Rods
Here you go! [IMG]http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc409/ElectromasterN64/Lyon%20and%20Healy%20Restoration/2012LyonandHealyRestoration018.jpg[/IMG...
12 years ago