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Nickle P 83 Strainer- polish?
I've read through the huge Simichrome thread -- I used it on vintage cars with terrific results. Think I stiall have some... At any rate, just picked...
13 years agoSimichrome Shout Out !
So.... extremely fine steel wool? I can't recall the grading , but is that 0000 or something? If not, what IS the product we're talkin' about here?
13 years agoSimichrome Shout Out !
Is that what is known as 'emery cloth'? I had a mechanic friend taught me to use that on... pistons, I think. So what's the secret? What is it called...
13 years agoSnare wires for Acrolite
I have those as they came in, but really have to be replaced. They're beyond salvage. Does a 12 strand sound like the way to go?
13 years agoSnare wires for Acrolite
Just finished spiffing up a 60's Acrolite. Nice, too, if I do say so myself... I plan to replace the snare wires, and am scoping out the Puresound 1...
13 years agoLudwig 1121 "Speed King" hi hat - ridiculous!
Okay -- here's the offer.... just to keep this in the hands of vintage drum cats who appreciate what we got. I pay half the shipping in the lower USA...
13 years agoLudwig 1121 "Speed King" hi hat - ridiculous!
more or less $50 USD?
13 years agoLudwig 1121 "Speed King" hi hat - ridiculous!
Someone please buy this! It goes to the unwashed masses on ebay this Sunday!! It deserves a good home!
13 years agoSlingerland COB experiments?
That actually has a really nice look. Did you wet sand it? If not, I may use an orbital just to see the pattern. Question, though -- is it dumb to...
13 years agoLudwig 1121 "Speed King" hi hat - ridiculous!
You've helped me identify it as an 1121, and yes, I added the 1123 cymbal cup with the tilter.... just because it's more playable. Completely disassem...
13 years agoHelp IDing this hi hat Ludwig flat base
Okay, well, I'm selling this hat. I'm going to offer it here first, just because I think it's right up our alley. So to speak. In the 'for sale' sec...
13 years agoHelp IDing this hi hat Ludwig flat base
Thanks for the help, as always -- How can I tell if it is nickel? I tend to think it isn't, since it chromed, but... how would I tell? These are gr...
13 years agoHelp IDing this hi hat Ludwig flat base
Hey, y'all... This is one of the hi hat restorations I wen over the top on (what? again?), I think I ran out of the ADD meds! ANYWAY I plan to sell...
13 years agoSlingerland COB experiments?
I had a similar thought, using the orbital sander..... it'd be an experiment, that's for sure....
13 years agoSlingerland COB experiments?
Well.... I think I just learned to love it, just as it is.... Thanks for the tips!
13 years ago