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60's/70's sunburst stencil kit
KK Finally done [IMG]http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn241/JimmiHolliwood/maxdrum1_zps7e1afef6.jpg[/IMG]
12 years agoCover up extra holes in bass drum?????
the trick here is to plug, not cover those holes. you need some hardwood dowel, wood glue and a back cut saw. cut some plugs about 1/2" long. apply...
12 years agoPicking up today - old Sonor teardrop kit - advice?
You lucky bastard. You are SOOO gonna love the sound of these. I have the same kit. They are early 60's New Yorkers. That wrap is insane. Mine had...
12 years ago1967 Ludwig blue sparkle
You did VERY well. Great set.
12 years agoNeed Help!
Sorry man. Start shoppin for a replacement. If it was a crash or even a ride but a HH.....
12 years agoHi from new guy
KK Here's a bit of an update and some more pix. These are pix of the BD. 6 lug converted to 8 lug. Here's a shot of the bass drum(albeit a crappy s...
12 years ago1959 Ludwig Mahogany snare refinish
Looks great. If the sound didn't change, I think you did the right thing. If you were careful about your conservation, I doubt you impacted the colle...
12 years agoWho makes the most natural hand-hammered cymbals?
From kookadams...
12 years agogaskets on hardware
KK What's everyone's take on this. Do gaskets promote resonance and a better sound? I've done it before but am unsure whether it's worth the work on...
12 years agoCutting down a cymbal...
From Drummerjohn333...
12 years agoCutting down a cymbal...
KK It may be worth cutting down but there's no telling what you'll get till it's done. Some times sounds great, other times, not so hot. Here's the...
12 years agoAnyone have any tips for stripped threads inside a lug?
JB Weld or mastic epoxy stick(like mighty putty but industrial strength-go to welding supply shop) is the best first step here. This stuff taps very w...
12 years agoFill in tom holder holes in tom?
Do what you will boyz but..... a wood dowel or plug is the only professional way to fill any hole in a shell. It's what shops do, and drum manufactu...
12 years agoHi from new guy
Alas, there are no before pix. I didn't think to. They were quite reddish and not at all light like maple. Grain in these shells is VERY tight. Neve...
12 years agoHi from new guy
Thnx biyz. Hope my son likes em. I'm startin him a long way up from where I started to be sure. Finished pix? You know it. Blue one's in the back ge...
12 years ago