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1978-79 Ludwig USA kit - what's it worth? Help!

If the year he gave is correct they are the 6 ply with inner and outer maple with inner plies of poplar. I think the 4 ply super classics came much la...

13 years ago
Removing wood veneer from tom

is the veneer not factory applied?

13 years ago
Ludwig Rocker Lugs

those same lugs were used on the Ludwig Standards as well. Probably pretty easy to find on ebay.

13 years ago
Rare Camco Pedal

Most likely the first generation of the split footboard after Camco bought the rights to the pedal from Martin. Not my pedal. [IMG]http://www.drumfo...

13 years ago
Greyhound Bus Service for Delivery

I've done it, although not with drums, but a fairly large part of a car's sheet metal. As long as it's packed well, it will probably have a much gentl...

13 years ago
Cracked Slingerland

I would measure the length of the crack and then just keep an eye on it. If it stays the same and is not causing problems, I would leave it alone.

13 years ago
Ludwig 1123 Spur Lok question.

That is correct if I am following you correctly. I would cut some strips of an aluminum can. Put the rod in the hole so it is oriented correctly and...

13 years ago
Cracked Slingerland

What does it look like on the inside?

13 years ago
Ludwig 1123 Spur Lok question.

It is supposed to be held in place by the hinge pin which should fit into that depression in the rod. can you see part of the hinge pin when you look...

13 years ago
Stupid Nickel...

I have used the Mothers mag polish and it works well. I usually use Flitz and have used simichrome. I picked up some of those Cape Cod cloths a whil...

13 years ago
floortom damaged on delivery

What I would do if I was repairing that shell would be to remove part of the inner ply about an inch all the way around the hole and from the back of...

13 years ago
floortom damaged on delivery

Here is the repair. I didn't do any sanding on the inside. Eventually I will sand it and refinish the area of the repair. [IMG]http://vintagedrumfor...

13 years ago
floortom damaged on delivery

here are the pictures of the damage and the repair. [IMG]http://vintagedrumforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=33639&stc=1&d=1316393347[/IMG] [IMG...

13 years ago
floortom damaged on delivery

that is repairable but it will not be an invisible repair but as long as the all of the wrap is still there, it should be pretty hard to see. I repai...

13 years ago
vasiline

WD-40 is only 15% light oil. Everything else evaporates off. It is good for loosening things but it is not a very good lubricant. If your parts are...

13 years ago