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The Cadi Green 3ply Gretsch shells R coming together
Gary - I -LOVE- projects like this one. It's how I got my Oaklawn Camco's. Can't wait to see how these come out. Caddy green is as classy a color as t...
13 years ago50's Gretsch Round Badge Restoration
The wrap and clamps just went on the floor tom! Look for photos of the finished/completed kit shortly... I'm in the home stretch. Psyched! John
13 years agoAn Intro and My Latest kit
> I'm hoping the sound of the kit will help get over the change Hey Manicotti! Welcome to VDF. Once you get the ergonomics worked out, the sound of...
13 years agoAttn Mikey
A few years ago, Bev introduced me to one of our neighbors who I had never met before. The neighbor had commented; 'I hear you guys laughing all the t...
13 years agoBefore & After Pic of Using a Bench Grinder Wire Wheel on Claws
I got mine at Sears for about $60.00. One speed, 3450 RPM, but it does the job! Saves a ton of elbow grease. I can do the claws, T-rods and lugs for a...
13 years agoNeed a drum re-wrapped
> "i hope i have better luck if i send you my drum" his response is "maybe you shouldn't take the risk" Gregg - Honestly, based on your remark, how d...
13 years agoBefore & After Pic of Using a Bench Grinder Wire Wheel on Claws
Don't clear-coat them! Rust -never- stops or goes away. If you clear-coat the piece, all you'll be doing is -sealing in- the rust! You are correct, Ca...
13 years agoMoon Gel =window cling?
From slingerland...
13 years agoNeed a drum re-wrapped
Who did you speak to over there? I've been dealing with Precision for years, they are always cooperative, provide swatches when requested and they do...
13 years agoI Know These Aren`t Vintage, But I Had To Post Them Anyways!!
Bill - it wasn't cans for me, I learned to play on the seat cushions of our vinyl dining room chairs. Man, I really tore those seats up. I over heard...
13 years agoNeed a drum re-wrapped
Precision Drum Co. N.Y. Jack Lawton Drum Co. PA. Two of the best on the east coast. John
13 years ago50's Gretsch Round Badge Restoration
I love Precision Drums... great people to deal with. Just a note: If anybody is planning to rewrap a kit in this new Merlot finish, I suggest you ord...
13 years agoMoon Gel =window cling?
I think we just put Moon-Gel out of business! lol Poor bastards! John
13 years agoGeorge Way 20" Bass Drum!!!
Steve, you mentioned doing a Jelly-Bean kit... photos please! John
13 years agoAnd now for something completely different...
The snare drum set-up -is- pure genius! There are some really bright, creative people out there. It's always fun and eye-opening when you run into one...
13 years ago