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Cleaning Rusty Parts w/Walnuts & Polish!
That looks to be a nice tumbler. Medium grit walnut is best for parts with pitting. If just years of crud a good soak in Dawn wipe/rinse/dry, tumbl...
11 years agoca 1930's Student Slingerland
Welcome to the forum Jesse!! Mighty nice drum you have there. First off don't drill any new holes. Not sure what strainer it needs but someone will kn...
11 years agoPink diamond pearl snare ID
Great job! Thanks all for the pics. Creighton
11 years agoEarly 1900's snare?
I haven't but that is one cool drum. Creighton
11 years agoThe Black Beauty Find
Pops has it. Your drum has made it to Chi-town. Good mojo added from that stop. Just watch that when it shows delivered it has been to you. Love pics...
11 years agoGot her almost done! One of the first RK snares!
Depends on how many parts need to be chased. Strainer is a tough one. Top hoop RK stamped? Pic of the badge? Clips not original correct? Would hope i...
11 years agoThe Black Beauty Find
Hey John, Bet it will be a sleepless night :-). Lacquered is easy to spot. A cracked and yellow coating is it. Only tried to remove it once and it did...
11 years agoRemoving Adhesives From Cymbal Stands
Last resorts are Acetone that fails Aircraft Paint Stripper (from NAPA). Both nasty stuff but work. Won't hurt the chrome but the sticker will be toas...
11 years agoRefinishing a Slingerland Rolling Bomber
WOW!! Outstanding kit. Thanks for the pics. Creighton
11 years agoPhotos - Beverley Blue Badge Restoration
Regret can't help but great job!! Creighton
11 years agoSuper sensitive score.
Outstanding you now have all the bits tough road at times to find such. Good karma goes around, your turn congrats!! Creighton
11 years ago'Project Kit' Basics
Excellent thread topic John, The joy derived when an old neglected item is back to life is what keeps me going. I do my best to mend vintage coin oper...
11 years agoSlingerland re-veneer
Top notch restore! Thanks for the pics. Creighton
11 years agoRestoring a Slingy snare
Great job! Can't wait to see it finished. Creighton
11 years agoAnd so it begins...almost
Hey Dan, Glad all is working. Thanks for the great writeup. Have some parts heading for the tumble. Testing if better pre soak will allow using finer...
11 years ago