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Forum: Wanted to Buy 06-19-2023, 12:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,875
Posted By DownTownFarmer
Re: Ludwig Bowtie Lug for Wood Snare; Rims

I ended up purchasing this part new from Drum Factory Direct. Reasonable price, quick shipping, no paypal account needed...sweet!
Forum: Vintage Drums 05-10-2023, 12:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,853
Posted By DownTownFarmer
Re: Your forever-keeper drum set

You're entirely welcome sir. I couldn't wait to share the news with anyone who'd listen! :)
Beautiful drum sets in the thread so far.
Forum: Vintage Drums 05-07-2023, 01:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,853
Posted By DownTownFarmer
Re: Your forever-keeper drum set

My Forever Kit is these Ludwig Standards I just bought a couple of weeks ago. 20 14 12 in Silver Mist. I had been looking for a silver sparkle Downbeat, but the cost +shipping (I'm in Toronto) plus...
Forum: Wanted to Buy 03-12-2023, 03:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,875
Posted By DownTownFarmer
Re: Ludwig Bowtie Lug for Wood Snare; Rims

Sorry to butt in here but I too am looking for Ludwig bowtie casings, 12 would be great.
I'm not sure the dimensions but it's the tom casing, with no indent for a snare bead, and the longer inserts....
Forum: Vintage Drums 09-07-2022, 03:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,498
Posted By DownTownFarmer
Re: Mike Layton killed in motorcycle accident

This is awful news. My thoughts are with the family.
Forum: Vintage Drums 09-07-2022, 03:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 768
Posted By DownTownFarmer
Re: Not Vintage but Vintage

Faucet style T-rods! Finish looks nice...
Forum: Vintage Non-USA drums 08-05-2022, 08:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,756
Posted By DownTownFarmer
Forum: Vintage Drums 07-28-2022, 12:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,705
Posted By DownTownFarmer
Re: Woody Orphans

Thanks Jeff. Great to hear from you.



I still hold that you just need clear plastic sheeting with a certain rigidity, plus clear adhesive, sparkles and grey primer.

The sheeting I used was...
Forum: Vintage Drums 07-28-2022, 12:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,705
Posted By DownTownFarmer
Re: Woody Orphans

O-lugs it's weird how you can buy the best but somehow maybe get a lemon. I hate to say the best sounding kick I owned was MIJ with a caved-in spur on one side, 20 bucks.


"musical mindset" I...
Forum: Vintage Drums 07-21-2022, 08:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,705
Posted By DownTownFarmer
Re: Woody Orphans

Very cool. Modern drums just don't do it for me, ever.

I know they're great and everything but meh.
I suppose most of us on this forum are like that.
I said "most". :)
Forum: Vintage Drums 07-10-2022, 12:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,705
Posted By DownTownFarmer
Re: Woody Orphans

Those are cool. I could wrap the bass and floor tom but not the Slingerland toms; no clearance for the counter hoop.
But I have to keep reminding myself to not spend any more money on drums heh.
...
Forum: General Drum Questions 07-10-2022, 12:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,886
Posted By DownTownFarmer
Re: In Praise of idrum4fun(Mark)!

Enthusiasm, knowledge, reason and decorum. I like Mark.
Forum: Vintage Drums 07-07-2022, 08:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,705
Posted By DownTownFarmer
Re: Woody Orphans

Okay let's see...the mounted toms are both Slingerland with the deep re-rings. 7X11 and 8X12.
The 7X11 had a tacked bottom head which put the tension casings closer to the top of the shell.
So I...
Forum: Vintage Non-USA drums 07-06-2022, 09:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,429
Posted By DownTownFarmer
Re: Pins everywhere

I purchased a Coronet 20" bass drum which sounded absolutely stunning with the factory heads. Hit and miss I think.
But the pins are great equalizers...
Forum: Vintage Non-USA drums 07-06-2022, 09:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,175
Posted By DownTownFarmer
Forum: Vintage Drums 07-06-2022, 09:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,705
Posted By DownTownFarmer
Woody Orphans

Never post here anymore who knows why. Always come back to check in though.
Here's some pictures of my kit which changes all the time.
Orphans which came to me through various channels.
I had a...
Forum: Vintage Non-USA drums 12-12-2020, 03:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,401
Posted By DownTownFarmer
Re: HAROLD "Doc" WEST... 1951 tom mounting

In the end...not really. :)



I think I can see what appears to be the butt of a stick or brush *just* peeking out from the back of his hand, which of course suggests he was playing the drums....
Forum: Vintage Non-USA drums 12-08-2020, 03:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,401
Posted By DownTownFarmer
Re: HAROLD "Doc" WEST... 1951 tom mounting

Neither the clarinet nor the saxophone is in play; was the band not playing when the picture was taken? Then Doc could easily have been setting up or tearing down his kit, holding the tom in his...
Forum: Vintage Drums 10-27-2020, 05:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,974
Posted By DownTownFarmer
Re: Drum/Sewing Kit

"Thimbles" is one of the funniest things I've seen in awhile. Thanks for the laugh (out loud).
Forum: Restoring Vintage Drums 10-27-2020, 05:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,197
Posted By DownTownFarmer
Re: Restoring Slingerland duco paint

I think you made the right decision in this case. Nothing beats original, even if it does need "propping up".
Forum: Vintage Drums 09-03-2020, 06:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,771
Posted By DownTownFarmer
Re: Virtual Drum Battle

Yes my vote goes to Gary for playfulness and creative free-form. Unfortunately I had to mail the ballot, and some jerk is messing with your proud and venerable USPS...
Forum: Restoring Vintage Drums 08-09-2020, 01:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,855
Posted By DownTownFarmer
Re: Ludwig Rail Arm Help-Am I doing something wrong?

A picture is worth a thousand words...which is about how many words I typed above :)


Mr. jmcohen introduced a key word - "crease". The crease must be crisp! Pic shows how these pieces are...
Forum: Vintage Drums 07-25-2020, 03:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,358
Posted By DownTownFarmer
Re: Ludwig 12,14,20

Well it's a pretty sweet kit if you can work things out, hope you can.
Forum: Vintage Drums 07-25-2020, 02:58 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,775
Posted By DownTownFarmer
Forum: Vintage Drums 07-25-2020, 03:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,775
Posted By DownTownFarmer
Re: Rogers advice needed please! 20" Fullerton*bass drum spur collet catching on plat

For interest's sake - the plate was bent, the carriage bolt was thus "raised" resulting in contact with the collet, BUT there is no damage to the shell from the carriage bolt "pulling through"....
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