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Radio King project
I got all the parts and it is put back together. there were a couple surprises during the work, notably that the throw and internal muffler were bent....
14 years agoYet Another Zildjian Dating Thread!
18" late 50s, 14's 60's
14 years agoLudwig Butcher Block finish
The several cortex kits I have played have been really great sounding, and I like somewhat the butcher block pattern, though prefer natural wood far m...
14 years agoIs this a good trade?
Looks like probably 1970's from lathing and hammering. It may be very similar to what you already have depending on weight, or could be quite differen...
14 years agoCutting edge cracks out . . .
From EricP...
14 years agoCutting edge cracks out . . .
I use a jigsaw with fine toothed blade for a very gently rounded cutout, then hand file and fine sand paper. Here's the edge of an old Avedis Zildji...
14 years agoResto Job on Slingerland Student Radio King
Nice work! Purty. Clapping Happy2Clapping Happy2Clapping Happy2
14 years agoRadio King project
From kevins...
14 years agoRadio King project
I am going to give a natural finish a try. First coat, still wet: [IMG]http://www.mountainserver.net/drums/rk/rk16.jpg[/IMG] And some clean de-ru...
14 years agoRadio King project
Shell stripped, still needs a bit of sanding. I am a little bummed they put the badge right by the scarf: [IMG]http://www.mountainserver.net/drums/r...
14 years agoRadio King project
Garg... I stripped the shell, not only was the re-ring split/repaired, but so is the shell itself. The re-ring split extended right into the shell, an...
14 years agoRadio King project
Thanks for the info Mark, After replacing the broken lugs, I don't plan to spend a lot on niggly parts. With them in their current condition, indeed,...
14 years agoRadio King project
[IMG]http://www.mountainserver.net/drums/rk/rk07.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.mountainserver.net/drums/rk/rk08.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.mountainserver...
14 years agoRadio King project
Disassembled. Definitely has some repair issues: 1- strainer lever arm screw not tightening. I don't know if there was some kind of nut secureing the...
14 years agoRadio King project
Thanks Kevin, I appreciate the kind tought.
14 years ago