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Any clue what these are?
My brother dug these out of our grandparents' basement for me. I'm wondering if anyone might have any information on them. The only clues are the cr...
14 years agoLate 50's WFL restoration
Well, I didn't get any black stuff on the rag when I used the metal polish. So my hardware may be chrome after all. Either way, it's shiny. And all...
14 years agoLate 50's WFL restoration
I don't know man, we need someone else's expertise on this one. I know what you mean about the duller nickel. Wasn't there a satin type nickel finish...
14 years agoLate 50's WFL restoration
I'm pretty sure mine is nickel. Side by side with pieces that I know are chrome, my stuff is noticeably less shiney. Also, I thought they were using n...
14 years agoLate 50's WFL restoration
BTW, I replaced the tension rods, but I'll save the original ones in case the next owner is more of a purist than I am. If I ever let this kit go, th...
14 years agoLate 50's WFL restoration
Update: the rack tom is finished now, and the bass drum is close behind. I used Noxon metal polish on the nickel after buffing on the bench grinder,...
14 years agoLate 50's WFL restoration
Yes, I'll be repainting them. I've read a little about others doing it, and I think I'll try taping off the inlays and finding the right black spray p...
14 years agoLate 50's WFL restoration
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14 years agoLate 50's WFL restoration
I got some 70's Zildjians today. 14" new beat hi hats, a 20" ride, and a 16" crash. I got the whole set for $175. They sound great!
14 years agoLate 50's WFL restoration
Thanks guys, I can't wait to put it all back together.
14 years agoLate 50's WFL restoration
I'm still working on polishing the lugs. Here's a 70's Acrolite I got on ebay to go with the kit.
14 years agoWrapping in thin aluminium?
I would think that the aluminum would be less likely to dent if well secured to the drums. The hard wood surface underneath would not allow it to ben...
14 years agoPaiste 802 13" hi hats and 14" crash
SOLD, thanks.
14 years agowanted early ludwig floor tom silver sparkle
I need one too, a 16".
14 years agoPaiste 802 13" hi hats and 14" crash
Here are some pictures.
14 years ago