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And so it begins...almost
Well guys, WE did it! I had a very productive tumbling weekend. Thank you for putting up with all of my questions and walking me through the process...
11 years agoAnd so it begins...almost
I started working on the bass drum today and all I can say is...WOW!!! It is in phenomenal shape. The shell and the lacquer are fantastic. One of th...
11 years agoAnd so it begins...almost
How long should I soak the nickel streamlines in vinegar for some cleaning before I tumble them? Will the springs, screws and washers from the lugs f...
11 years agoAnd so it begins...almost
Small update: The first official accomplishment in the restoration of my late 40's Marble Lacquer Radio Kings is...drum rolls please (I think I'm at...
11 years agoAnd so it begins...almost
Just my luck. I dumped $40 dollars on these at the Container Store today. My timing has been off all day. CryBaby
11 years agoAnd so it begins...almost
Regarding springs...I picked up a tip from someone at DFO when I started cleaning my Slingerland Yellow Tiger kit: Place the springs on a dowel rod a...
11 years agoAnd so it begins...almost
I can't thank you guys enough. I'm feeling all kinds of positive vibes through the computer screen. Cool1 It's hard to imagine the possibilities whe...
11 years agoAnd so it begins...almost
From OddBall...
11 years agoAnd so it begins...almost
With some solid advice from nopork I've already purchased a vibratory tumbler and walnut shell media for the metal bits. I thought he was pulling my...
11 years agoAnd so it begins...almost
Hello All, I mentioned in my introduction post that some of you may have seen my recent acquisition on eBay a few weeks ago. I haven't had a set of R...
11 years agoThis kind of listing just cracks me up!
I'm always particularly interested when I see edges sitting directly on asphalt or concrete. Extra texture is a bonus.
11 years agoWhere is introduction part of forum?
Hi all, Just wanted to make a formal introduction to VDF. My name is Dan, I live in the Tampa Bay, Florida area, and I'm a vintage drums-a-holic. La...
11 years agoWTB Ludwig 1970s Blue Oyster or Slingerland Kit
Hello Larryz, This is my first post at VDF, but I've been lurking as a guest for some time. My name is Dan and I've been a member at DFO for 15 month...
11 years ago