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Felt inside lugs?

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I`ve always just cut a piece of felt long and wide enough to fit around the entire spring...It`s almost like rolling a cigarette!! When installed in the lug casing, all sides of the spring are covered...This process has always worked for me...

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
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Posted on 12 years ago
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From grantro

I`ve always just cut a piece of felt long and wide enough to fit around the entire spring...It`s almost like rolling a cigarette!! When installed in the lug casing, all sides of the spring are covered...This process has always worked for me...Cheers

+1 Always better safe than sorry. You need just enough to eliminate any metal to metal contact, but wrapping the spring insures it.

John

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Posted on 12 years ago
#22
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Felt is wool, and doesn´t absorb moisture like cotton.

Anyone who has been out in rainy weather with both a woolen and a cotton jacket will know that.

I have always used toilet paper on the cheap MIJ kits, I have had spring sounds from, but from now on, I will use felt.

Then again, I don´t think the moisture problem is too important - I keep my drums in dry surroundings. But better safe than sorry!

Regards

Jon

Posted on 12 years ago
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I'm in the north-east, Jon. Cold winters, damp basements etc. I've seen a few cotton ball disasters in my time. It's a royal PITA to clean that crap out of the casings when it breaks down. As you say, better safe than sorry!

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 12 years ago
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thats why the armed forces issue wool socks they are moisture resistant

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