Interesing advice people, thanks
Maybe I should go with split leather with a grain (white), it`s thinner. I`m think`n since it wont be adhered it might not trasnsfer vibrations as much. I got room under the top flange and would have to hem the bottom cuz they`re concert toms. Everything is gonna stay origonal except the lug screws. I found longer ones in stainless at the hardware store, and vinyl washers too. It`s just and idea I`m toy`n with !! One of my weekend side jobs would easily cover the costs...but I can`t tell the wife !!..Yet !!
AZBill,...Naaaah, I`d be afraid they`d catch fleas !!