John, thanks for the info. It will be awhile before I get through my can of Rock Hard.Are you the one that (in another thread) warned about NOT using polyuerethane (sp?)? I've got a 60s MIJ set that I hadn't gotten to yet, and it has a clear Luan interior... and hadn't thought of that...
That was Jonnistix. He said that using polyeurethane will not allow the shells to breath and give them a plasticcy sound.
jonnistix is a great source of expertise. In this case however, I was referring to Perdie Shuffle. I trust him in any restoring project I have ever attempted. Not only is he very bright, he has a lot of experience under his belt. If there are details you need to know, send him a P.M. This gentleman is more than obliging. I am a great fan.
Brian
After doing the putty/hardening, I'd still use a large washer, bigger then the original damaged area, just to be sure.
Yep. Smart idea, JR! Why take a chance? Very good point, sir.
Brian
Thanks for all the input, fellas. The Ronseal harnener is a British product and I had difficulty locating it, but I did find at my local shops the Minwax and a PT brand version. All these solvent based product look similar, use a solvent for penetration & have the same precautionary statements. Is there really a difference from one to another?
As for the suggestion for varnishing the inside, I already lightly sanded the interior w/ 220 & applied 3 coats of polyurethane free laquer.
It was really fun & exciting taking apart the drums! I love this project...but can't wait to 'bang the drum'!!!!
Brian
It's all basically the same stuff, Brian. Same principle; to harden/reinforce. Go for it! I got the British stuff from my son. I called him and asked where he got it and he told me it was left-over from a job he did for a contactor and he has no idea where the contractor got it from! If you've found similar/equivalent products... and you can't be with the one you love...
"Love the one you're with!"
Photos when they're all done please.
John
...as for your questions on the washers on these drums they used a few ways to mount these mounts.One way was you would have a chrome round washer on the outside of the shellwith a small dent in the middle to lay flat next to the shell,Then a round inside washer not chrome with a lock washer and nut. But they also used a flat piece of metal in the inside of the shell-{back plate} this would also have a bent spot to lay next to the shell...Mikey
Thanks for the guidance, , Mikey. One of the spur mounts was attached as you described, but the other had an extra washer on the outside, under the dented chrome washer, causing it to not lay flat. I think this may have caused the damage.
Keep on Pl Brian
It's all basically the same stuff, Brian. Same principle; to harden/reinforce. Go for it! I got the British stuff from my son. I called him and asked where he got it and he told me it was left-over from a job he did for a contactor and he has no idea where the contractor got it from! If you've found similar/equivalent products... and you can't be with the one you love..."Love the one you're with!"Photos when they're all done please.John
Good. As I suspected. Thanks to everyone for the discussion. It seems there's a fair amount of agreement on this topic, and I feel confident this will be a successful repair!
I'll post photos along the way for myself...and anyone else who might be interested.
Tonight...hole repair & lug polishing!Kleening
If you have a bench grinder, one of those cloth J.ewelers wheels and a stick of polishing compound is the cat's meow on lugs. Finish them up with a microfiber cloth and any chrome left on them is shining like a mirror!
Bonus- Put the screws back in the lugs and you can grab them there and get in close on the whole lug.
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