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The cost of restoring our vintage drums!
I agree with most every thing said, but us Canadian boys also need to deal with difference in money, customs fees, cross border shipping, adds up in...
8 years agoSteve Maxwell Rail Mount
if you must have nuts the same size to suit your wrench, you could always pick up a stainless steel nut in the size you need, take it to machine shop...
8 years agoBurgundy sparkle
I bought a snare that was rewrapped in burgundy couple years ago, rewrap was very poor job, it almost pulled right off. I now have a piece that is 6"x...
8 years agoout of round
I work with wood for a living, here is my thoughts on warped shells, they did not go out of round over nite, this happened over a period of time, may...
8 years agosparkle wrap
looking for piece of sparkle wrap, any color except burgundy, enough to do a 5"x 14" snare drum.
8 years agoVintage '67 Star Cocktail Outfit
no mike, I have seen pic's off the gold coast kit, mine is a 18"x14", the post is closer to the front than rear. I made my post from a cable drive hi...
8 years agoVintage '67 Star Cocktail Outfit
I have a 18" Ludwig maple bass drum, I mocked up a top of snare stand to fit the 1" post bracket. I've used it on a couple of outings, makes for a lo...
8 years agoCymbal sleeve for thick post
I have had a bit of luck using clear plastic tubing for wine making kits.
8 years agoQuestion about Ludwig bass drum legs brackets
one of ludwigs weaker spots, any thing made of pot or white metal will have threads strip out over time, one cure is to install inserts, that's may...
8 years agoMy Ludwigs at work.
JC, are the legs repro? almost looks like they are too long, being out that far might be what is causing them to slip, too much leverage.
8 years agoAny hope of saving these hoops?
Brain has the right idea! I had a set of 20" hoops that were out of round and would not lay flat. I built a plywood box with a top that hoop would f...
8 years agoPlease help ! Is this bent ?
I have no idea if the arch should be there or not! but I think it is part of the design, much the same as a shoe or the bottom of your foot (if your...
8 years agoLudwig or WFL Blue/Silver Duco kick drum
hello Allan, Ontario Toronto kijiji has a blue/silver duco, # 1118584390 asking $400. with difference in money may be a deal there.
8 years agoWhen It's time to leave a band -
guta love it when the bass player likes the drummer!
8 years agoLugs
I have 16 + more of 60's, 70's large lugs, asking $5. ea. let me know if these work for you.
8 years ago