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Ludwig's Thermogloss
Ok, thanks Glenn! Sounds like Dan would be a good guy to get to know. I think we are just using such different products its like two guys doing the sa...
11 years agoLudwig's Thermogloss
From what I have read on this forum and searching the net it sounds like the Thermogloss finish was a clear nitrocellulose lacquer that was heated up...
11 years agoWhen My 1967 Rogers Set Was Brand New
Now that is just cooler than well, I dont know what, but very cool pic!
11 years agoAnother project in the works
Ok, 10 x 14 is ready for finish. Just need to router a round edge on the hoops and sand them then they are ready for stain and finish. I have to work...
11 years agoHelp a newbie- I want to re-work some shells
Welcome to VDF glad to have you. Restoring is lot of fun but can get very expensive when you have to buy a lot of missing parts. Those being concert t...
11 years agoLudwig Downbeat Restoration
Its a beautiful thing!
11 years agoRepair a shell that is out of round
John Your over thinking it now,lol! You were the first one to suggest throwing it away, and now I agree with that!
11 years agoAnother project in the works
From Creighton...
11 years agoRepair a shell that is out of round
To get the shell wet enough the wood will expand and I would think the adhesive between the plys would fail and the shell would de-laminate.What does...
11 years agoBest Drummer Ever?????
Almost as good as me! Heck I didnt have time to watch the video, but I will later tonight.
11 years agoRepair a shell that is out of round
You will have to do more that get it wet. Maybe soak it for a few days, but it really needs steam to soften the wood cells enough to get them to stret...
11 years agoRepair a shell that is out of round
I worked on a snare drum shell once that was out of round. Here is a link to the thread I had on the project. http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthr...
11 years agoRepair a shell that is out of round
Wow, if you end up fixing that you deserve restoration of the year award. I didn't watch the video, does it mention steaming the shell? I did watch it...
11 years agoAnother project in the works
Come to think of it Tim, you got my mind thinking about that black hoop again. You know, a dark walnut stain would give a nice contrast to the zebra v...
11 years agoAnother project in the works
Thanks Tim! Yes the clear coat darkens the wood just like oil would. I have one more drum coming for the kit, its a 10 x14 " tom. Wish I could start...
11 years ago