Hi All! I was inspired by all these posts on MIJ drums and all the repairs made by some members. Jonnistix your videos are really great. I happened upon a no-name snare a while back. Very thin Luan shell and the blue sparkle wrap fell right off when I removed the hoops and lugs for cleaning. As one of my first experiments on a drum,I made re-rings,cut the bearing edge and snare bed,filled all the holes from the lugs and throwoff,painted the inside with a Porch and floor enamel that looks like Rogers Gray in the Powertones,and applied a 3m wrap that I had left over from some kitchen cabs that I was doing a while back. It was quite the experience. A lot of time put in , but a labor of love. I am a carpenter, cabinet maker, but most of what I work with is square and flat. Working on something round is another whole thing.It sounds pretty good. Dark and woody.But doesn't want to tune up to high.Not perfect but a great learning experience.
Thanks for this Forum and all the great info. The shot of the plywood cutout was the template for the re-rings. Made of maple stock cut thin. I will take it apart tonight and get a pic of the inside paint job.
Cheers,Ed