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Chrome/clean/polish
Along the lines of Never Dull, I have used Cape Cod cloths with good success. Works especially well on Nickel plating. For serious gunk like tape re...
15 years agoRe-chrome Die-cast Hoops?
It is true that the part to be re-plated (or powder coated) needs to be of a certain thickness/in good enough condition to withstand the process. In...
15 years agoDynasonic vs LM402 supra
In my opinion both the Dynasonic and the Supraphonic are excellent drums. Different animals, to be sure, but both excellent. I could be happy in mos...
15 years agoCan anyone identify these lugs?
I scanned the insides of the casings closely when I had them disassembled for cleaning & stuffing with felt...nary a mark or word. They are the only...
15 years agoHave any of your built your own drums??
You've already listed two of the biggest or most popular parts suppliers (Riolo's AmDrumParts and Andy's DrumMaker), the other big supplier would be P...
15 years agoCan anyone identify these lugs?
Hmm, the mystery continues... Jeff
15 years agoWhy so many folks call Ludwig: "Ludwing" and Rogers" "Rodgers"?
Don't forget the classics "Singerland," "Gretch" and "Remco" which are also very common. In fairness, at least Remco is almost understandable as it w...
15 years agoLeedy Chicago Blue Onyx 8X14 Snare Refurbished
I absolutely love that finish. Nice job and nice rescue! Jeff
15 years agoCan anyone identify these lugs?
Thanks Mikey, I appreciate the info regarding the origin of the lugs. Jeff
15 years agoHave any of your built your own drums??
From vintagemore2000...
15 years agoCan anyone identify these lugs?
Thanks, I was considering replacing the inserts and might end up doing that. I like the way they look, too...nice and simple lines. Jeff
15 years agoHave any of your built your own drums??
Rich, I used to assemble drums quite often, using parts from the various suppliers (including some who are no longer in business). I wasn't aware tha...
15 years agoCan anyone identify these lugs?
I bought these off eBay for a project but couldn't use them as the lugnut inserts are non-standard (may be metric but definitely smaller than standard...
15 years agoPasha 12" splash cymbal
From canadish...
15 years agoWhy so different?
From MastroSnare...
15 years ago