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Attention woodworkers! Paste wax...
I don't have an answer for that one.... I assume the clear and color tint are compatible, and if so, this obviously shouldn't happen! If you put yell...
12 years agoLatest Yamaha Y Badge kit
This is a good thread.. Learning about my 'new' drums.Cool1
12 years agoOld Yamaha kit...
That's a nice looking kit! I notice yours has metal hoops (the red one) but mine are wood. Is there any difference in the drums, or was this just a c...
12 years agoHoop Mount Tom Holder
OOhh. Pot metal- yuck. I assumed it was cast iron, given the age. Also not fun to weld, but possible for a competent welder... (I am not the guy to w...
12 years agoAttention woodworkers! Paste wax...
As always- try on a scrap first. I have a very black Montineri shell that was supposed to be the mate to my cobalt blue snare. I stained the maple an...
12 years agoHoop Mount Tom Holder
What is it made of? Have you considered trying to heliarc weld it and grinding/polishing/re-chroming that part you have? It looks like you have both p...
12 years agoOld Yamaha kit...
I was on the way back with that last post, but now I have opened the link you provided Fayray. The shells are all Birch! My favorite!Walking Mine are...
12 years agoHome made Slingerland legs
On my first kit I used a drum stick to replace a mising leg...Lame Those are WAY fancier!
12 years agoAnother project - Pearl Deluxe Tiger's Eye
I have a glue syringe I use for that sor tof stuff. Again- I used it on guitars, but it is actually sold for injecting glue nto loose chair joints. U...
12 years agoOld Yamaha kit...
I just got it! Both original heads on the floor Tom. Ride Tom mount is there and complete. Quick glance shows no wrap cracks. Some lugs are pitted and...
12 years agoOld Yamaha kit...
That is SWEET! Here's a pic of them now... I should have them later, but I have to ship my bass drum to Germany so that takes priority...Violin [img...
12 years agoApollo kit in nice shape in Iowa
It's a bit of a hike for me for the Apollos... I posted them as a public service! As it is, I'm driving 2.5 hrs (each way) to get the crusty Yamahas...
12 years agoApollo kit in nice shape in Iowa
With that many drums, you'd hardly notice these! Glad they generated some interest. If I was closer I'd grab tem too! Off to grab an old Yamaha set...
12 years agoquick beat Zildjians 13"
I concur with Zenstat. 13's for sure (I want a pair and have seen them) 12's- I doubt it, but you never know... 15's are probably more likely than 12...
12 years agoOld Yamaha kit...
Well, I finally heard back from the seller today, and will be picking up the red Yamaha kit. He has no other parts, so I'm on the hunt before getting...
12 years ago