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Best way to fix split Ludwig re-ring

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Hi Guys,

I've just bought a 60's Ludwig bass drum shell but it's been damaged in delivery.

What's my best way to fix it - wood glue and clamps?

http://i1161.photobucket.com/albums/q505/sensei_russ/Photoon2013-11-07at1512.jpg

Hope it's still going to be usable

Thanks

Posted on 10 years ago
#1
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Yellow carpenter's glue and a clamp for 24 hours, done thing.

Love your pet bat! Jumping2

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 10 years ago
#2
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Yep, as John said...

Mask off the area around the repair with painter`s tape...You can use flat toothpicks to spread the glue around inside the joint...I also use them as wedges to hold the joint open to give room to glue properly...Try to cover both mating surfaces and let sit for a few minutes before clamping...

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 10 years ago
#3
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Thanks for advice guys. Good to know it's fix-able Hurting : )

Re the bat John, thanks! Halloween lasts at least a week in our house and the theme this year is a 'Haunted House'... Lol

Posted on 10 years ago
#4
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Phew..

LoLoLoLo

Thought your location was Gotham City...

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'69 Slingerland Hollywood Ace
'75 Rogers Dynasonic 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'77-78 Slingerland 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'78-79 Slingerland 5 1/4 x14 8 lug COB
'79 Biman 5 1/4, Acrolite
'82 Slingerland 5 1/4 x 14. Festival COS
'84 Tama MasterCraft Superstar 6.5 x 14, 10 lug Rosewood
'98 Slingerland (Music YO) 6" 10 Lug Maple.. NOS
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Posted on 10 years ago
#5
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From longjohn

Phew.. LoLoLoLoThought your location was Gotham City...

I was going to go the Batman, or Dracula route with my comment too, I just thought it might be too on-the-nose! LOL

It was just cool to see the bat hanging there like it was watching sensei wrestle that bass drum.

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 10 years ago
#6
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in theory can we open it all the way and re align than put in round clamp to achieve a nice in round drum jst thinking out loud

April 2nd 1969 scarfed pink champagne holly wood and 65/66 downbeat snare, and , supra same year very minty kit old pies
66/67 downbeat with canister
Super 400 small round knob
1967 super classic obp





once the brass ceases to glitter, and the drum looses its luster, and the stage remains dark, all you have left is the timbre of family.
Posted on 10 years ago
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