This restoration turned out pretty well.
Only 1 extra hole behind the strainer.
Filled.
Trued, squared, re-alligned lug layout, new snare beds and bearing edges.
New slingy air grommet tapped in to tight hole, no crimp.
New rims and rods. P-85 from stash.
It looks outstanding! I was reading somewhere that using made in USA hoops can fix the splay of the tension rods. Something about asian made hoops being slightly larger on-center hole to hole than the made in USA ones. Try some old Ludwig hoops on the drum and see if it doesn't eliminate the tension rod splay.
Sweet drum!
John
It looks outstanding! I was reading somewhere that using made in USA hoops can fix the splay of the tension rods. Something about asian made hoops being slightly larger on-center hole to hole than the made in USA ones. Try some old Ludwig hoops on the drum and see if it doesn't eliminate the tension rod splay.Sweet drum!John
The photo really exagerates the splay.
It's really not that bad. Rods are loose in pic.
The original rims created way too much splay.
These are new ones that are smaller in diameter and reduce splay,
recommended by Drumjinx.
I think when it is all tightened up it will be fine.
I think this is the best I can do regarding splay, other than shimming lugs or grinding larger holes in rim.
I think I am good...........for now.
sa
Scott - I didn't mean to take anything away from the masterful job you did restoring that drum, splay is a -minor- thing. You killed on that drum! It looks great.
I'm [COLOR="YellowGreen"]GREEN[/COLOR] with envy.
John
Came out great Scott. So, just how many Blaemire snares do you now own? Specs please.;)
Scott - I didn't mean to take anything away from the masterful job you did restoring that drum, splay is a -minor- thing. You killed on that drum! It looks great.I'm [COLOR="YellowGreen"]GREEN[/COLOR] with envy. John
You can always shoot straight with me.
Tell it like it is brother.
I actually did not see how splayed those rods were in the pic.
I just thought of 1 more solution for splay.
Jerry said it should have flat Imperials instead of the ones for a beaded shell.
I agree.
Well,........I have some of those flat IMPS and the backing plates that go with them.
Lugs plus Backing Plates= no splay and cool retro look.
Came out great Scott. So, just how many Blaemire snares do you now own? Specs please.;)
Well, I actually thought there were more, but the count is only 5.
1. 6.5x14, 10 Tube Lugs, Rogers Powertone Type Throwoff, Natural Color, darker than most,
from Vinny, Vintage Drum Bug.
2. 8x14, 10 lug double row, Rogers lugs, Pearl Throwoff, Natural color, from Valley Drum Shop ordered by me in the 70's.
3. 9x18, 10 lug, Brass tube lugs, Gold Diecast rims from Gretsch, Dunnett R-2 Gold Throwoff, Shell from Pro Drum from Andy Florio Collection
sat in a Pro Drum closet for 15 years. Amber shell color, X roving
hand rubbed ruby red tint
4. 6.5x14, 10 Imperial lugs, P-85 Throwoff, Natural Color, latest project.
5. 7.4x13, 6 lug double row, Rogers lugs, Rogers Powertone type Throwoff,
S hoops top and bottom
I had one with Camco Lugs, but I don't know what I did with it.
Maybe it will turn up.
thanks guys
Well, I actually thought there were more, but the count is only 5.I had one with Camco Lugs, but I don't know what I did with it.Maybe it will turn up.thanks guys
[SIZE="5"][COLOR="YellowGreen"]FOUND IT![/COLOR][/SIZE]
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