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Beavertail Reassembly Wisdom Needed
Help2 I'm new to encountering Rogers beavertails - specifically smalls - oldies with spring, felt and t-rod insert (of course). - - While cleaning...
16 years agoRogers And/or Slingerland Bass Drum Claws?
I have a Champion bass drum and a snare. Both need to be pulled out of the closet & reassembled to varying degrees - I'll try to put the snare up asap...
16 years agoRogers Paper Labels & Brillo Pads?
Jaye: "I understand...that's a very old Cleveland tag....Yorktown...yeah..." As always, Jaye, I appreciate your (and all of the other cats) expert pe...
16 years agoRogers Paper Labels & Brillo Pads?
I guess, in a fashion, that's at the crux of wanting to cover it in clear plastic (without touching it) - so that it's not messed with - mainly just a...
16 years agoRogers Paper Labels & Brillo Pads?
I kinda liked the Minwax idea, but wondered about possible discoloration. Me thinks I have a solution inspired by all of the above - sort of a "pictu...
16 years agoRogers And/or Slingerland Bass Drum Claws?
From lucky...
16 years agoRogers And/or Slingerland Bass Drum Claws?
Hey Jaye - grab a coffee (long reply) Coffee Break2 Unfortunately - No, I'm not sure. I'm a newbie to vintage drums and limited to what I experienc...
16 years agoRust on chrome
A further thought concerning Whink ~ As I said, I'd only used it on non-chrome parts, to good effect. Out of curiosity, along with some nuts & bolts...
16 years agoRogers And/or Slingerland Bass Drum Claws?
While working on my early '60s 26" Rogers marching bass and organizing parts, I came to notice that my mid-'60s Slingerland kick claws & the Rogers...
16 years agoRogers Paper Labels & Brillo Pads?
Thanks Cats! Regarding water-based seal coat, any brand to recommend? My online searching seemed to only lead me to stuff for driveways - surely that...
16 years agoRust on chrome
Hey Rusty, .... er... Ben Here's the link to the "Cleaning and Restoring" page from the 'Restoration and Help' drop down menu at the top of the VDF p...
16 years agoRogers Paper Labels & Brillo Pads?
HA! JUST KIDDING Eye Ball - Any tips on cleaning & preserving the inside paper label on a Cleveland OH Rogers Marching Bass drum? I don't wanna u...
16 years agoHow
One of the other cats here (i forget who) mentioned Whink Rust Stain remover - I soaked them in it. http://www.whink.com/rust_stain_remover.htm It he...
16 years agoLudwig Galaxy Acrolite Snare Drum - $125 (Pittsburgh/Robinson)
I see ads in the local craigslist every once in a while that may be of interest to VDF folks - here's one. http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/msg/1111...
16 years ago1956 Kent Gold Sparkle Kit - $175 (Crafton)
I saw this ad on Pittsburgh craigslist - Not mine, but I've noticed some folks into Kent drums here. Here's a link: http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org...
16 years ago